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Altamonte Springs apartment residents told to leave
Residents at the Altamonte Terrace Apartments were given just 72 hours to vacate their units after management cited mandatory building renovations. Notices were posted on Thursday for residents in Buildings 5 and 7, with a Saturday deadline.
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - Residents at the Altamonte Terrace Apartments were given just 72 hours to vacate their units after management cited mandatory building renovations.
Notices were posted on Thursday for residents in Buildings 5 and 7, with a Saturday deadline.
What they're saying:
Some families, including Nykolas Alonzo and his wife Jennifer, had just moved in after previously dealing with mold in another unit.
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Reports from residents describe worsening conditions, including water damage and even mushrooms growing from the walls.
City officials say work is needed on the buildings, but structural engineers have concluded that occupied units do not need to be vacated during repairs. Residents and management remained at odds as city safety inspectors visited the property Thursday.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by residents of Altamonte Terrace Apartments.