Albany renter raises sewage concerns at Casa del Sol; property says it is reviewing situation

ALBANY, Ga. (WALB) — Finding a place to live at a price he could afford was difficult for one Albany renter. Now, he says the home he found has come with another problem: sewage in the yard and backups inside.The Casa del Sol tenant said he moved from Atlanta and pays $900 a month for the home. About two months into living there, Joseph Hall said, the sewage problems have disrupted his routine and left him looking for answers.“Finding a place to live was hard because everybody, I mean, to be in a decent area with a decent price is just, it’s, it’s non-existing, I’m starting to believe,” Hall said.The U.S. Census Bureau estimates median gross rent in Albany was $931 per month for 2020–2024. Gross rent includes contract rent plus tenant-paid utilities and fuel. Currently, Zillow reports an average asking rent in 2026 is $850.PREVIOUS COVERGAGE: Priced Out: Albany renters feeling the squeezeWALB investigates deeper, more complicated layer of the housing crisisConcerns about sewage and rep