(Image: Chloe Ambler)
A resident has claimed that nine rat carcasses have been found inside her flat.
Tenants at Wells Court in Yeadon say a rat infestation has affected multiple properties throughout the block and are calling for urgent action after months of complaints.
Leeds City Council says it is treating the issue as "a matter of urgency".
Family's shock after finding nine dead rats
Kris Kay said a long-running problem escalated dramatically in recent months when dead rats began appearing inside her home.
It comes after another resident Chloe Ambler said she has been battling a rat problem in her loft that had left her children struggling to sleep.
Ms Kay said she first noticed rat droppings shortly after moving into the property two years ago and later began hearing scratching and scurrying noises coming from ceilings and walls.
Contractors eventually discovered dead rats beneath the bath and behind bathroom fixtures, while Ms Kay said she also removed rats caught in traps herself.
Speaking to the T&A, she estimated a total of nine rat carcasses have been found within the flat by her or her partner.
Ms Kay also criticised what she described as delays and poor communication between contractors, pest control teams and housing officers.
Concerns for young family
Ms Kay said the infestation has been particularly worrying because she has a young baby, that is only eight months old, living in the property.
She said the family have repeatedly washed kitchen equipment before using it because of concerns rats may have accessed cupboards and storage areas.
The experience has left her feeling stressed and frustrated.
She said: "Nobody seems to be looking at the bigger picture."
Children's belongings damaged
Ms Ambler, a mother-of-two, said she first reported the problem around two weeks ago after concerns were raised by her son's school.
She said: "My son is four and he's going to school talking about his nightmares...it's got to the point where his school pulled me to one side and expressed concerns."
A resident lifts the loft hatch to show the attic space where rats have reportedly been active. (Image: Mike Simmonds)
Ms Ambler said rat droppings and urine had ruined family possessions.
Most recently, she claims to have found a rat, outside her property, after her son had approached it.
Council says work is under way
A spokesperson for Leeds City Council said: "We recognise that the current situation at Wells Court will be concerning for residents and can assure them that we are treating this as a matter of urgency.
"Remedial work to close up potential ground-level access points in the building's brickwork is now under way.
"Damage to drains and soil pipes has been identified as another possible contributory factor.
"Further checks are planned and, should defects in the drains and pipes be confirmed, then additional repairs will be carried out.
"While this wider work happens, we will continue to take appropriate steps, including the laying of bait trays, to deal with individual pest sightings."
The spokesperson added: "The council is always mindful of its responsibilities as a landlord and is absolutely committed to providing and maintaining quality homes for people in communities across Leeds.
"In line with this, we work hard to address pest control issues involving our properties in a timely and efficient manner."