CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Mold, water damage and bug infestations are just some of the problems that have have plagued the Lake Arbor Apartments for years. Now, residents are being forced to move out by the end of the year.
- Management sent letters to 177 households saying all units should be vacated by January 1, 2020
- The letter says tenants may earn incentives for leaving peacefully, and removing all personal property
- Management says they are offering meetings with housing solutions and other groups in Charlotte to help residents find options
Management sent letters to 177 households saying all units should be vacated by January 1, 2020.
The letter says tenants may earn incentives for leaving peacefully, and removing all personal property. The units must also be in good condition.
Charlotte city leaders sued the complex's management company for failure to comply with housing codes.
New management took over earlier this year and plans to improve the property once everyone leaves.
Management says they are offering meetings with housing solutions and other groups in Charlotte to help residents find options. Those groups include Charlotte Family Housing, Community Link and Crisis Assistance Ministry.
The meetings to meet with housing assistance are listed below:
- Saturday, August 3: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, August 5: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 7: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thrusday, Auust 8: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, August 10: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Monday, August 12: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Wednesday, August 14: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Thrusday, Auust 15: 1 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Residents interested in meeting with those groups can speak with representatives on site at the fitness center. You need to bring the following items: a photo ID, Social Security documentation, proof of household income, rental lease, and any past due bills or eviction notices.