Landlord evicts tenants from apartments before their lease ends | WSB-TV

Tenants living at the Forest at Columbia Apartments on Columbia Drive in DeKalb County will have to find a new place to live. Read the full story at bit.ly/3nsoYZU
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[@desdior1207]

The thing is once it’s fully renovated those same residents most likely won’t qualify to live there. That’s the catch

[@sanchez73day36]

I’m going through the same situation now. I live in an duplex and just because my neighbor recked there apartment the landlord asked me to leave so he can do upgrades that have nothing to do with my apartment. He never went up on the rent during the housing market rise now I think he wants his share now.

[@jjones2509]

@@sanchez73day36 good luck

[@natashahill05]

Yes I agree.

[@shon7425]

Facts

[@veev2561]

This is happening nationwide as it's the " loophole" the corp investors as blackrock are doing so they can jack up the rent double or triple what they are paying,as it's starting with those that were on the moritorium getting state,fed money to pay landlords,and they are going after section 8,affordable housing,as using renovation as a excuse,in some cases making no repairs,just cosmetic,as internation investors also from china,Canada are involved.

[@prussian1952]

They are not just renovating those apts, they're renovating the whole neighborhood. They are going burn it all down and put up condos and townhouses, then jacking up the price and probably throw in an HOA on top.

[@imanafrikan]

That is where this is headed

[@beenjammin8581]

Good

[@countycalling]

You don’t know that! Assuming something out of ignorance is just proving you are feeling entitled

[@itsmommablox7481]

They are definitely doing that in many low income residences around America. Memphis is one of those places. They are kicking people out, tearing down the blight and building up luxury homes, condos, and areas the people who originally lived there could never afford. Everything in the housing spectrum of America has definitely become about the almighty dollar these days, that’s for sure. My prayers are for the less fortunate.

[@tarikeddins4028]

@Dank Dank make money anymore where do you think all these people are going to live everyone is a big boss until they get punched in the mouth

[@Just_us-2]

Let's not act like we don't see the bigger problem. Or overlook it .. When ppl don't care how they live this is the result. Being poor and living like it are two different things. If you can buy drugs and guns you can buy cleaning supplies to clean that filth and live like human beings. This affects all of us because of the ghetto mentality. 🤬

[@John_X_77]

I can't believe anyone would want to live in there as it is.

[@Jayayche94]

You’ve never been homeless.

[@Nieceyspeaks]

I just went through this and I wouldn’t wish this turmoil on anyone. I found a place but it was a terrible experience due to the skyrocketing rent increases. My prayers are with the people smh.

[@trusno7751]

It's alot goin on out here right nah!

[@amandadunn7678]

I went through it, as well. It's a stressful situation!

[@Nieceyspeaks]

@@amandadunn7678 too stressful!!

[@amandadunn7678]

@@Nieceyspeaks VERY stressful! I still haven't moved out because the apartment I'm moving to isn't ready yet. Management here gave me an extension until the end of the month! I'm praying that the new apartment is ready by then!🙏🏾

[@GardenerEarthGuy]

You have great hair!

[@CDneat]

There’s also the issue that rent has skyrocketed nationwide. My earnest prayers for each and every one affected

[@outtamindprops6545]

The people living there trashing their neighborhood and destroying everything, shooting guns, they deserve to be homeless. I'm glad it happened.

[@outtamindprops6545]

Perhaps color has something to do with this.

[@CDneat]

@@outtamindprops6545 good point/absolute truth

[@iginbltn3859]

Everyone has to pay more now because we're living in Biden's World 🌎 now! Stop voting for Biden and people like Biden or people who support Biden. The man couldn't even teach your kid how to ride a bike let alone run a country. And his family is corrupt.

[@CDneat]

@@iginbltn3859 Biden did not make slumlords, Biden didn’t kick people out of dwellings, Biden didn’t make the explosion of greedy landlords and owners, and Biden didn’t ignore a pandemic and add to this pan-epidemic

[@zoeyzed5127]

My exfriend got mad that I wouldn't rent where her brother did, I bought a condo now 3 years later I pay a super low mort and his rent went to $900. That nasty woman did not want me to own like her, jealous. Glad I did not listen to her.

[@damita4336]

Did you say ex friend jealous nasty woman in the same breath.... What made you want to be her friend to begin with... her brother...??

[@lizzieaftertaylor939]

Remember, you own nothing until you receive the deed. If you don't pay your mortgage etc or lose your job you will be evicted just like a person leasing an apt.

[@zoeyzed5127]

@@damita4336 I knew her since childhood 60 years.

[@zoeyzed5127]

​@@lizzieaftertaylor939 I can sell, I sold 4 other condos, none were paid off before sale. Anything can happen but renting is the most risky because you have nothing to fall back on. I will not loose job don't work retired.

[@lizzieaftertaylor939]

@@zoeyzed5127 - that's not true. One can rent their entire life and take the money for the maintenance, taxes etc. invest it and end up in better financial shape than a homeowner. It all depends on how you manage your money. You're a follower like most people being a homeowner is not all it's cracked up to be. Do your homework before you assume renting is a bad thing because most people cannot afford what they're trying to buy. Until you receive that deed, you own nothing. If you're retired an illness can take you to the poor house if you don't have good insurance, money saved, that 20% from medicare adds up too. Continue to do whatever you do since you believe you have all the answers and you don't.

[@barry3426]

It's disgraceful how this happens to tenants all over the nation very often. It is a tampering on the less fortunate who already have a hard time renting.

[@torriebrown9607]

You are right. Newport News Va is going through the samething.

[@happydays4551]

why do the "less fortunate" live so dirty though... they show a moldy shower. dirty floors, windows broken.. why do the "less fortunate" not give a dam then want to complain?

[@bonniebester606]

They don't care...the Rich want to indirectly Murder the "undesireables" anyway. They really don't even care about their own Mothers so do you think these Money Mongering Monopoly Men give a Flying F...about Strangers who they can hardly Stand the sight of? They can go live in their Cars on the side of the road for all they care about their Poor Welfare Food Bank Butts! 😱

[@liberian_finevacations9705]

I feel for people but people on government assistance and their kids needs to stop destroying other peoples properties. This is why some landlords stop accepting section 8/ low income.

[@happydays4551]

@@liberian_finevacations9705 word, 'they' don't hear you though cause "they the victim'

[@sharnya8332]

This has happened to me TWICE in my life with renting apartment. Regardless of 30 to 60 days notice being completely legal. It’s never enough time to find a new place to move.

[@gothica3605]

I has to wait 2 years for one

[@mburna200]

Thing is you don't want to live where it's unsafe but you want to be treated fairly as well in the process tenants should be placed in hotels

[@ItsMrstoyouboo]

I've been there it's the worse feeling ever like you just feel hopeless. Things have to change to protect renters more.

[@rodneyjones6706]

Not even 90 days is not enough

[@theredsofine8375]

I just went through this. I was freaking out. They didn't renew my lease and I had thirty days. Thanking God everyday for hearing my prayers. I did find a trailer to rent. It's small, but affordable 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Praying for everyone going through this.

[@mominabryant]

😩😩😩 Poor reporter! Y’all got her in the hood dodging bullets! She must be new.

[@shaunnapippen3387]

Right that's what I was thinking 🤔

[@mikeyy425]

lol definitely the new hire.

[@spicemilktea]

Lol. I read this comment before I got to that part. 😂😑😵

[@saythankyou111]

Yes,that was ruff

[@sgtsims512]

@@spicemilktea They sent the kid on the block.

[@davidkrausell1741]

I feel these people. Most corrupted landlords are nasty these days. These people deserve a safe home and I believe everything will work out their way. Dont give up tenants!

[@maureenstevens6824]

Yeah it was such a nice place with rats, roaches and gun fire while they are standing around the broadcaster. Who do you think got it that way.

[@dellalyn9918]

Safe? Maybe they should get of the state system of give me give me give me, and find jobs, educate their offspring in a trade other than the gang bang drug trade.

[@tinawindham6958]

Maureen you hit the nail on the head. Trash everywhere, gun fire, drug deals…they want everybody else to take care of them. Quit having kids if you don’t have a good job and a roof over your head!

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

The landlords are tired of trash and want better tenants. That's not nasty, that's smart.

[@francinearcieri8439]

They get nasty people are destructive spiteful and if they are not owning it even if they do they have the I just dont care about anything mentality that has to go Even if tenants did upkeep and kept it very nice greed would be an excuse to evict sad but true hearts have to be softened in these times

[@IIISincerelyIII]

This is actually scary considering just how fast you can end up in a situation because what California just told their residents is that: not even renting is stable anymore.

[@kimpayton727]

I'm in a similar situation in Florida, our landlord raised our rent almost $400 them 2 weeks later gave us 30 days to vacate the premises😢. Said she sold the property but I'm not believing her. Hard to find a place that fast especially with no money, we live paycheck to paycheck already!! I'm 64 years old and have never been in a situation like this😢😢. Our world is getting crazier and crazier everyday!! God bless these people, hope they all find places to live as well as myself and my family🙏🙏

[@Ryan-ze9fz]

Pretty sure all property sales are public record so you would be able to easily verify

[@LEA-yr7bb]

A lot of people are selling their homes to investors.

[@gochuckyourself-yf2rz]

Don't worry the Atlanta housing authority and Georgia HUD have already kicked into gear and all of these people will be relocated to another complex not too far away from this complex we're all they will immediately start destroying it at double the subsidized price . Anyone who believes these people are being victimized are delusional .

[@godlikenovauniverse1118]

🙏

[@gochuckyourself-yf2rz]

@@godlikenovauniverse1118 sorry God can't help you now because you're a devil ! You can pray all you want to but because you're actually a devil God can't help you and Jesus can't help you either . If you support the devil if you cohort with the devil if you conspire with the devil God can not help you so why are you praying ?

[@queenempress2541]

Sometimes somethings are BLESSINGS IN DISGUISE. I pray they all find MUCH better.

[@cougarlady112]

Better where? You have to have first, second and security deposit to move. Georgia's vacancy rate is 96 percent. This needs a DeKalb County/State solution. Private tenants cannot solve their own issues on this one.

[@heehaw8401]

I agree. They need better living conditions.

[@heavenly_538]

Yes praying for them as well

[@theoracle6881]

@@heehaw8401 They created their living conditions SMDH.

[@1980havplenty]

@@theoracle6881 and you know that for a fact?

[@lunadibeppe]

I feel for people having to find a place in 2 months. I moved to Florida in November '21 and didn't find a place til April. But, I also believe this is necessary. This is "cleaning up" neighborhoods. Look at how rundown and, vandalized and filthy that property is. That is caused BY THE PEOPLE RESIDING THERE. It's disgusting.

[@skyrivers2878]

Praying for all the families but you will find a place to live and hopefully better living conditions because you deserve it❤️

[@ramblinralph7609]

From the looks of that place, looks like the landlord is doing the people a favor by making them move.

[@sheilablount2392]

💯💯💯💯🙏

[@mcrchickenluvr]

He’d would’ve been doing them favor if he would’ve actually taken care of stuff.

[@hopemoon5221]

@@mcrchickenluvr they just purchased the complex... they knew they were going to renovate... but at least they get two months rent free....

[@devinesent7696]

Same thing I said

[@datrat8238]

@@devinesent7696 WHEN IT'S DONE UP I BET UKRAINIANS AND UNDOCUMENTED WILL MOVE IN

[@Wormanatti]

This is not all on the landlords. I don't think my people ready for that conversation though. The gunshots is just one of a laundry list of reasons why landlords are tired of you.

[@BlakStarGazer]

It's not the tenants, it's little coward who thinks picking up a gun is going to solve their problems.

[@Wormanatti]

@@BlakStarGazer The thugs are apart of the problem. Many of the people whining, complaining are housing & dating them. Aside from that take from someone who has repaired & manages 1000s of apts for numerous companies. The people on section 8, low income housing, assisted living, vouchers whatever TEAR SHXT UP! I don't miss that line of work AT ALL. Just because you are poor don't mean you have to be nasty, live nasty & tear shxt up.

[@diy5729]

@@Wormanatti Totally agree with you. I lived on a poor island in the middle of NOWHERE. Everything was tiddy, clean and organized. We never had/have violence or any crime because people will not put up with that shi*. Everyone is related, and the last thing you wanna do on an island is piss people off......you got nowhere to go. Stay calm, stay civil and enjoy life.

[@beautybymeme_1507]

Are you ready for the conversation? Because where did this generational curse of poverty come from. The same blood sucking racist cash cows that just brought the property that were and still are underhandedly enslaving your people. So what conversation. Who puts the drugs in the community and control the laws that allow people to walk into gun stores and purchase guns. Let’s talk about the facts. This is a news story. You can overlay sound affects on any video and you got a shooting. I can put a horse in your back yard with photoshop and say you have a horse on public property and I was a news anchor trying to sale a story. Come on now. Don’t call out your people. Call out the real perpetrators in this story. The ones that’s riding around committing crimes with black men mask on. You do the math.

[@datrat8238]

ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT TEENAGE WHITE GUN KILLERS

[@kinyunjarmon8575]

The new owners have a right to renovate and reestablish the the property to attract tenants that will participate in caring for the facility and community. They cannot collect rent from inhabitable units, therefore they have to start from scratch. Being poor is not the problem with these tenants, the problem is the previous owners and current tenants did not maintain their community, so now these people are going to be displaced. Moral of the story for tenants and landlords, take care of your community.

[@NiceBoyAdam]

They dont have a right switch tenants at their will lmao. Please dont talk about rights and legalities if you're completely ignorant to them. Its embarrassing

[@sneksteppy]

How about this: poor people need to stop being poor. You have the Internet. Use it to learn skills that'll actually advance your career.

[@hoorayitsjackie6166]

I just went through a similar headache. I’m now sleeping on an air mattress at a friend’s because I can’t afford to rent anywhere. This type of stuff is low key traumatic. It’s a special kind of stress that wears ya down and makes ya give up.

[@Mrs.Nikki1980]

Don't give up

[@shakitabananaa5651]

Don’t give up💛

[@JesusLove4Us]

I'm sorry you are going through this. I pray God blesses you with a place you can afford. Have you looked into a room for rent maybe? I know some of those can be costly as well. Everything is getting to be so expensive these days. It makes it so hard to stay afloat. 💜✝️🙏

[@chinaarlene7035]

If you give up, you stay in that spot forever. The only remedy is to go through it.

[@bryanoconnor6897]

Just move slower , if you couldn’t afford it without working 3-4months don’t but it

[@RogerLoera]

Holy crap but that shower was nasty as hell!! That's on the renter to scrub their tub and keep them clean. Jesus!

[@VentNation]

😂

[@gwendolynbrown1111]

Pitiful and unsanitary

[@LyricalFoxx]

🤦🏾‍♀️you can’t just scrub mold like that away…9 outta 10 it’s all behind the walls..real question is WHY did the owners of this property allow it to get this bad in the first place?

[@learninghealingmentoringgr5578]

thst looked like mold

[@shawniehoward]

OMG!! The gun fire. No way. It's time to get everybody out of there. Black folk have to learn how to take care of things. Geesh!!!

[@thewanderer281]

I think this is going to be my apartment soon…I already see the writing on the wall. New rules, new faces all the time- recognizing less and less people, more building and apartment inspections, more evictions and stuff tossed out on the sidewalk….if you notice this stuff happening in your area, go ahead and start making some decisions because it won’t be long before everybody has to go

[@cocoace7587]

There should be a law against this . They should call the city councilmen or anyone who can help them with housing .

[@weekendnomad5038]

So they can force out tenants but not squatters ?? Ok this place needs to be shut down 😵‍💫

[@Ryan-ze9fz]

Who’s “they”? Pretty sure the landlord of this building isn’t the one making squatter laws. Not sure what that has to do with them

[@Missegyptlatesha]

What are you talking about if these residents over stay the 60 days the new owners will take them to court. It's the same process as squatting it's dealt with in court

[@kevinperkins754]

Force out bad tenants and squatters to!

[@judewilliams3911]

EITHER SHUT DOWN OR EITHER BOUGHT BY OTHER PEOPLE FIXED UP MADE LIVABLE

[@lindagarris7861]

That's everywhere

[@rosalindmize3919]

When people are doing the best they can,whether some believe it or not it's not enough. BLESS their hearts.

[@onesgone397]

2 months is a pretty generous time Lmfao imagine being the landlord must be hell

[@juanitalovette6805]

The landlords are investors they never cared for this property. That’s why it’s ran into the ground. 2 months isn’t generous in the middle of inflation.

[@marsh59]

They best must be laying on they backs with leggs wide open.

[@MzNoir_Rain444]

@@onesgone397 The landlord has a property management company that handles the property. I’m not imagining anything when the reporter stated legally landlords aren’t suppose to collect rent when a property is deemed unsafe. They did a walk through several months ago did they continue to collect rent? I live in Dekalb county and there are very few apartment complexes. Townhouses are all over the place and more are being built.

[@captainkeyboard1007]

@@onesgone397 Being born in America is a woe.

[@portadoradesugloria5639]

I feel bad for good teanants. I had a teanant that moved into my house 2 month ago broke the walls and the stairs they acted like it wasn't them. They moved out yesterday and they destroyed the hallway again after moving out. It's not fair when you try to help but they don't let you help them. She is a Christian and started to say ima leave it to God so he can do something to you. Wow I just can't believe this anymore. Please people some of us landlord we are not rich we are trying to make it as well. God bless and get saved 🙏

[@ironjohn5914]

Screen the tenants, I had some bad ones as well.

[@jermainelatimer804]

This is the problem: the people that live there don't have a plan on ever moving out to do better for themselves. Not being judgemental but sometimes being pushed to the edge will force you to do better for yourself.

[@jermainelatimer804]

@Tammy Manning thanks 👍. I was in a situation like that when I was young. Both of my parents were drug addicts and that forced me to do better for myself and I did that. I finished school, got me a trade in Manufacturing and CNC MACHINIST. Now I'm doing better than I was.

[@carolynbell2246]

Well said.

[@jermainelatimer804]

@@carolynbell2246 thanks 🙏❤️

[@florastewart7920]

But what about a senior citizen on fixed income?

[@florastewart7920]

Some people are on fixed incomes. Guess we’ll see more shanty towns

[@TheSocialClub111]

It’s very clear the complex isn’t safe to live in. They cannot risk someone get seriously injured or worse due to unlivable conditions that’s their responsibility to fix. The second issue is the crime during the news coverage shots rang out. It’s time to clean up the area once & for all.

[@taylorbug9]

So why did they let it get that bad in the first place?

[@sleepy1760]

@@taylorbug9 So you miss the part New Owners

[@jamaulmarbury7054]

@@taylorbug9 damn sure wasn't the new owner

[@cottonj9]

AMEN!!

[@nunya2954]

@@taylorbug9 Can't help it when you have a bunch of tra/sh living in the apartments.

[@jas8471]

If they gave me two months of no rent fees I would run with that. Two months of no rent is eight paychecks trust me I would find a better more sanitary place to live.

[@eckankar7756]

I'm suspecting these people have never gotten a pay check, that would require working at a job. They look like lazy Section 8 snails popping out babies they can't afford.

[@BrownSugarNCurls]

Right. Same here.

[@TSC0603]

4/5 if bi weekly

[@dcg590]

They had 2 years during Covid and still have no money! These are irresponsible lazy takers. Having kids with no money and getting plenty of handouts

[@aaronslifts]

They aren't working. Open your eyes. Straight section 8 ebt all daylong.

[@lightbringer019]

Remember, these apartment property managers are owned by real estate investment firms. They take your rents and package together with other properties and turned into REIT securities, which are then traded back and forth with other investment firms like trading cards. The properties themselves are traded like cards with other real estate firms, which is why you see the management changing often on many of these apartments. They don't care about the renters, if you think about it.. it's like modern day legalized indentured servitude.

[@Mrs.Nikki1980]

Thanks for the info

[@davidlindgren2448]

Regardless how you characterize it, they are still providing a service. If the tenants don't like the service, they are free to find other places to live, just like people shop for doctors, dentists, car repair shops, restaurants, etc. You don't like it? There are other options. Stop accepting managers and owners who allegedly "don't care about renters" and find those who do. Plenty of them.

[@wayneanderson8034]

My 200 unit apartment complex in south Florida was sold for $10 when the LIHTC program it was under expired. That's right, ten US dollars. My neighbor was a retired construction superintendent & knew how to find all the documents for our complex. It turns out, the original owner only wanted it as a tax offset to his high dollar rentals. When the credit ended, he sold it to a peer. The new guy immediately began remodeling. 2019 rent 1 BR $600, 2022 1 BR $1562. They know how to bust the old tenants out & the new tenants from NYC think the new rent is cheap.

[@sneksteppy]

Lolol "iTs SeRvItUdE.". Bruh, it doesn't matter who owns the apartment community you live in. All that matters is the market rate for your area. Of course they don't care about you. You don't care about them either. It's a business not a family lol. Why do poor people think that business owners should be their defacto parents?

[@keoshiarobinson5046]

Just Prayed for each and every residence 🙏🏾 May God bless them with a new place that comes suddenly and abundantly 🙏🏾

[@Johnny-yx2qx]

Should let them into your home since they need a place to live

[@endthedrugwartoday]

The world is about to become the coldest and cruelest it's ever been. The guy with the Ak is the landlord at that point.

[@tarikeddins4028]

Exactly keep pushing people won't be an army in the world to stop the people this world is 10 billion strong

[@patricklandor47]

Keep them clean and oiled. What a time to be alive

[@florastewart7920]

They are sowing the seeds of anarchy and revolution. All because of greed. Pretty soon 1/4 of the nation will be unhoused. Expect crime to skyrocket. Maybe if unchecked development didn’t have the hands in politician’s pockets LA would be affordable . But year after more high rise luxury apts instead of affordable housing. I’m talking police, teachers, middle managers can’t afford housing . So you are left with what? Trust fund babies from the Midwest? Tech employees? Sad when teachers and cops can’t afford to live where they work.

[@endthedrugwartoday]

@@florastewart7920 Well, you get what you deserve out of life. Maybe they shouldn't be involved in a scheme of mass murder that is causing this, organize under a banner of 'End the Drug War' Today, claim the moral high ground, muster and rally, take over, and fix everything? I could do it today if you want. Get me an interview with Jew Rogan, I'll fix the entire planet, forever today. Just gotta fix the Nazis at KZbin.

[@stevetaxpayer6664]

Way, way too many adults of working age standing around doing nothing in the middle of a weekday.

[@fapollock7523]

5 adults and a baby 😕...shut up

[@mikejust3790]

everybody don't work a 9-5....

[@eckankar7756]

HA...I was thinking the same thing. Popping out babies they can't afford and sitting back, young and able on Section 8.

[@Marisa-kq7gk]

it stays daylight until 7-8p…did you forget we are in the summer?? so quick to spew judgment and ignorance

[@Nirobiscloset10]

It's not that easy getting a job nor free.

[@MrJBZY70]

This needs to get national attention not just local

[@outlaw3572]

Never should’ve been taking care of the apartment instead of living like slobs, I grew up in the ghetto and my mother never had the house looking like this.

[@mein214]

The owner just wants the getto people out. Then renovated the apartments and charge more for new renters.

[@antoinettehaynes198]

People are being forcefully evicted out of their homes, yet squatters has rights or better yet you can stay in a air b n b for more than 30 days now you're a resident. Landlords and homeowners are now the aggressors while these people are now the victims. Make it make sense lord! Please keep prayers up, we're in backwards days. Stay up everybody ❤️

[@211reid]

It makes perfect sense, people forget when covid hit and people was getting free money and couldn't get evicted. Now these people and the government want there money back if you were smart with your money during covid you was preparing for these tines we are in now. All they are going to do is kick all the people out upgrade the apartments raise the rent and get there money back with Interest. Especially with the home market crashing people are losing there homes looking for apartments so they need to kick out people to bring in pervious home owners, when technically anything you have to pay taxes on you don't own. This is the U.S.A lol of course I don't agree but people should of seen this coming right after covid

[@211reid]

@@KenekeBiggs ok

[@MJALLSMILES]

My thoughts

[@cougarlady112]

@@KenekeBiggs, yes, this lady does know what she is talking about. Rich white folks have been doing this to poor tenants for years! I hope these people organize and fight!!

[@KenekeBiggs]

@@cougarlady112 says “cougar lady”

[@inez879]

Well at least they gave them the solution at the end "It's illegal to collect rent on a property deemed unsafe " so save those last two months of rent and find a new place

[@misspad7282]

There you go, I hope none of them pay their rent, but if they are Section 8, the rent will get paid every month on time.

[@chinaarlene7035]

I caught that clause at the end to.

[@melodyrodriguez29]

My poor senior mom, was put out after 9 years never late on rent, and was given a two week notice to leave!! For the last two weeks of her lease being up!! Theres No one protecting us out here in St Petersburg Florida. Thanks to all these investors coming and buying everything!! And these overnight rent increases!!! Let's increase peoples wages to 25 an hour out here, this is nothing but damn politics, and we pay the price. Enough is Enough!!!

[@ebonylady]

Your mom should've owned a house because she was working when homes prices were stable. People need to take ownership of their own issues.

[@lisamartin3734]

This is the new loophole to get people out and do reno's so they can charge more rent. This is an epidemic in this country. I have been through this before with the apartments I lived in. I lost a lot because of this. One of the tenants that lived in my apts. died 6 months after leaving there. She was living in a run down hotel. Its GREED plain and simple.

[@mein214]

It's business, what ever the cost.

[@jeremybackup5758]

@@mein214 Which is Greed.

[@mein214]

@@jeremybackup5758 Whatever you want to call it Business is Business

[@jasonphilips4731]

@@jeremybackup5758 Didn't you hear the gun shots during the interview lol? Why would a new owner or anyone tolerate this.

[@jasonphilips4731]

@@jeremybackup5758 When landlords wasn't getting paid for 2yrs no one said nothing. Tenants believe there wasn't going to be consequences???

[@mikeyy425]

I can understand both sides. Landlord wants to repair their investment to start making money asap. Tenants cant come back because they won't be able to afford it after repairs

[@eckankar7756]

Maybe in the year of reconstruction the tenants can GET JOBS and WORK to pay for rent rather than Section 8

[@mikeyy425]

​@@eckankar7756 Bit of a reach to call everyone there lazy and unemployed, dont ya think? Respect them people bro, they could save your life one day

[@NeeNee_B.]

@@eckankar7756 are you really that dumb, or just trolling? The head of household MUST have income to qualify for section 8 (which is different from public housing aka "the projects") Whether that income be from work, ssi, or a pension. So stfu making assumptions about them not working, since youre making it VERY easy for us to assume that you dont have a brain 🙄

[@cleopatrajones2024]

That's the plan

[@eckankar7756]

@@mikeyy425 HA...with the shooting going on during the filming?? They don't respect themselves. google the complex it's a Section 8 project. Why fix it up just to be torn up again by the tenants? You can be poor AND clean, they don't.

[@CreolePearls_]

Them apartments look nasty and hazardous ⚠️. I don’t see why they wanna live there anyway! They caught live shooting on tv 😮 smdh. The owner of these apartments are doing these residents a big favor by ending their lease.

[@pickyourswitchoriginal]

Landlords do this on purpose; let things fall into disrepair to get people out, then jack up rates to bring in new renters.

[@dalatchkeys762]

What makes the property unsafe is the people that live there. When the company renovates those apartments there’s no way they’ll be able to move back.

[@cherimerchant6279]

what makes properties unsafe is landlords who don't take care of them,then blame the overcharged tenants

[@BIGSuperstar-or4vx]

Unless they have the funds

[@Tameka731]

@@cherimerchant6279 I’m confused, how are these apts getting so dirty inside?? Did landlords do that too???

[@shimxininahi8024]

@@Tameka731 paint peeling off the walls? Age of the complex?

[@johnmartin4641]

@@cherimerchant6279 did the landlord fire the gun?

[@ms.ashland1239]

Open fire , on camera , empty apts means another abandoned apts, eyesore,drugs, violence,arson etc

[@liamhealy4993]

Recently happened to me, got my thirty while on Vacation and came back to the locks changed, lost my job and I’m now living in my car. Some types of people can’t imagine others situations

[@damita4336]

Yes that's the sad part Liam. So many of the comments show that many have no idea what others are going through in their own cities and communities... imjesayin

[@learninghealingmentoringgr5578]

praying for you.

[@renasorrell241]

They destroy the property then want the landlord to renovate and move them in so they can tear up the renovated buildings I'd kick them out too 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@mr.d352]

I have a feeling that these apartments were already in poor condition before they moved in; that's why they were able to afford them in the first place.

[@DJ-vj4vi]

These apartments were already in poor condition you sound like these greedy landlords trying to gentrify and push black families out on the streets.

[@Jdeals14]

It it's hard to renovate a place when you're worried about getting shot

[@bobshowup2501]

We have the same problem up in my town, the people who live in the apartment complexes are all low income and don't give a damn about how they take care of their own living space, garbage all over the outsides, they break stuff from acting a fool and you just can't teach some people to live better when they don't have to pay for anything from hard work so that is probably why the previous owners sold it cause they had a enough BS... It will be hard for most of them to find another place to live when so many complexes now won't take subsidized rent because they know people who don't work hard to earn a living don't give a damn about respecting anything they don't have to pay for..

[@21silvermoon]

That's exactly right.

[@aaronslifts]

They respect the ebt paid for food .

[@nunya2954]

yep and they have a bunch of kids and cars w/payments. GOT to have them NEW WHEELS by God.

[@circesoul2218]

That's it.

[@TheLivi3]

Not everyone is like that. But yeah,there are some ignorant tenants that don't care and ruin things, and there are also hard working,or disability no trouble tenants with slumlords that don't care.

[@Darci3333]

If deemed unsafe I wouldn't pay another dime to them and use that money to try and help me get moved.

[@vulcan2882]

My building went condo 5 years ago and I was lucky enough to have gotten my unit for a little over $100k ( I was at the right place at the right time ).The unit on the second floor two flights down from me is now going for $250k, same floor plan as mine it's a 2/2.

[@melizzamelizza]

Ma'am they're not going to renovate the vacant ones and move y'all in because they don't want y'all there. That place is a slum been in the news too many times they tired of it.

[@endirrwiggins2494]

All of them are delusional....you can see it in their eyes.

[@8213apice]

Yup

[@dcg590]

It’s a slum because these people turned it into one.

[@justintime753]

Bingo bango

[@kevinperkins754]

I think we’re all getting tired of them, bringing our communities down. Send them to the rual areas, where there is space for them to live in peace.

[@kejean12]

It's sad but it's one of the drawbacks of renting. If you read your lease carefully the tenant has very few rights. Landlords can legally terminate leases whenever they want for whatever they want. The best thing you can do for yourself is try to keep money set aside if this ever happens - hard to do when you're on gov't assistance or low income but it's an absolute must these days. This property has a lot of problems aside from the poor building conditions. Gentrification is necessary - gunfire during a tv interview is indicative of the bigger problem. I'm sure these residents won't be able to afford to return when the construction is finished. Unfortunately this is going to push more people into homelessness. But it's also an opportunity to find better and do better for their families.

[@kamanama3671]

So by that logic of everything I’ve heard it sounds like they’re not legally required to pay rent for the next 2 months while they’re looking for a place to live because it is been deemed unlivable.

[@rogerhargrave9952]

The Complex should be forced by Courts to pay for moving expenses and any increase in monthly rent that would result for the duration of every tenant's lease. It is obvious that the Complex is just trying to replace the current tenants with others.

[@Ahard12describe]

I hope and 🙏🏼 they get the help and resources without any inconveniences struggling to find somewhere to live

[@outtamindprops6545]

Save your prayers for people that earn and deserve it and not people that dug there own graves. An environment like that is asking for cops, gun violence, theft, drugs and death. Get rid of them and start fresh with decent human beings.

[@dcg590]

@@bettiraige3474 well I know I wouldn’t be having a bunch of kids out of wedlock with different fathers then complaining about where I live, all while getting handouts. I didn’t see one man in that vid

[@pce-sz1gi]

@@outtamindprops6545 Exactly! Too much trouble to deal with these folks. And dangerous also.

[@outtamindprops6545]

@@pce-sz1gi I'm always amazed at how they get away with as much as they do, I've rented in the past & all my landlords were strict would have evicted me for not mowing my yard on time. My family gave me an acre of land & I've turned it into a beautiful paradise.

[@pce-sz1gi]

@@outtamindprops6545 Iwonder why these folks are getting away with so much. And the filth in those places is unbelievable. I understand those units need repair but it would be better to clean daily and not let get like this in the first place. These tenants are probably a pain in the butt also.

[@migomigo2595]

Wooow they start shooting while the cameras was there this is disgusting who the hell wants to live like this these people are ridiculous

[@truthserum4life101]

And really think someone is supposed to allow them into their properties to continue their depravity. Smh

[@migomigo2595]

@@truthserum4life101 they are the reason housing is so hard to find, no one wants these type of tenants and the schools are even worst smh

[@RealLadi228]

People be in denial...this is disgusting 😒

[@migomigo2595]

@@RealLadi228 definitely

[@migomigo2595]

I’m black and I’m sick of this it’s embarrassing

[@stephencivic1989]

I am actually torn on this subject. On the one hand you have property management that recognizes the need to fix up the property, an start fresh. On the other hand you have around 200 tenants that have no place to go despite the allowed time given. 2 months is a decent amount of time. But it's not enough for people who have no savings. Again it's just a bad situation on both sides.

[@love4christ505]

The same thing happened in my city in virginia, the apartment are run down, and instead of keeping up the property over the years. They gave them 90 days and Even help them with something else, but the kicker is, so much hike in rent through out the country.

[@JT-py7ze]

Unsafe because of the condition of the buildings or unsafe because of the crime, drug use, and gunfire.

[@md-wg4bz]

Makes sense to me. In the state I live in, a landlord only needs to give a 60 day notice. However, a tenant only needs to give a landlord 30 days if he/she wants to vacate.

[@patmcbride9853]

Tenants don't have to give any notice, if they are willing to give up their security deposit.

[@md-wg4bz]

@@patmcbride9853 Yes, that goes without saying.

[@royharper2003]

@@patmcbride9853 In my state, they can leave anytime they want but will be liable for any time remaining on their lease plus, interest, penalties and attorney's fees.

[@patmcbride9853]

@@royharper2003 Yeah, leases are a different animal.

[@Tameka731]

@@patmcbride9853 But, most tenants are looking for their security back, that’s how I know it.

[@mikeld135]

This sounds like this was a planned eviction done on purpose for something very wicked!

[@cicidelossantos]

The thing is. They KNEW that they were going to do renovations they wanted to hold out on telling them as long as they could in order to collect the last of the rent they could. Smh. Just sick. It was a way to do this but they decided to do it like this. So sad. Praying for them all.

[@aquarius4life]

I agree and they knew they were poor and couldn't afford to fight them.

[@lindabell5534]

No in fact do to conditions they can take the 2 months rent to use to rent a new place. As she said they can't charge rent for conditions that require they move. In a lot of states if conditions are good and they sale they have to not only give you the free rent , but pay for your moving expenses. Some of these people well likely have 3 months rent before they evicte them.

[@rogersmith7808]

Obviously they're missing the point. The idea is to kick everyone out of this slum, renovate it and then charge better tenants double the rent to move in. Hopefully not lowlifes who shoot bullets into the walls.

[@shottashabazz6721]

Are lowlifes like Dylan Roof or the Buffalo mass shooter.

[@davysmith8569]

It will be a tough sell, those bullets are scary

[@K42023]

Exactly

[@truthserum4life101]

They obviously didn't get the memo. People are sick of the RayRay's they take with them wherever they go. Maybe they can go on a weave & fake lashes strike to save 💰.

[@RealLadi228]

L.L

[@Nvisibleman]

Smh.....the laziness is real.

[@devafeva2232]

I'm currently going through this RIGHT NOW. Been living in this home for 20 yrs then WHAM me and my mother gets put out by a relative related by marriage. Rent was NOT negotiable at all. It hurts because my own blood let this happen and didn't have the guts to say it to our faces. Its a STRESSFUL situation ESPECIALLY in todays world. Prices going up pay rates stay at a halt. They said it was coming but not like THIS

[@ebonylady]

20 years on a house that you didn't sign for? Sorry, but you caused your own problems.

[@devafeva2232]

I do apologize but you shouldn't speak negative on someones life that you don't know anything about. I'm pretty sure you have made some bad decisions throughout your life as well and how would i be able to sign when we lived with my grandfather and it's HIS mothers house. So if he NEVER left why should we have had to🤷🏾‍♀️at the time im pretty sure i didn't know about how housing went bc i wasn't adult who had to deal with people being miserable and want others to be there right along with them. Thank you for your opinion🥱but in MY opinion you DON'T kick someone who's already down in case you didn't know that does NOTHING but add to the stupid bullshxt that they are ALREADY going through currently lol smh

[@latoyarobinson9482]

Sending Prayers 🙏🏽

[@johndillinger8482]

the people living there have destroyed this apt complex.they wont tell you that

[@TMcConnaughhay]

There is no way in hell that I'd live anywhere where the bullets were flying! Are these people so desperate they are willing to risk theirs and their children lives??!

[@sarajanesanders4129]

Some people are use to it. They don't know anything different.

[@boxesbinslidsllc]

Bullets are EVERYWHERE - sometimes that's all they can afford.

[@misspad7282]

Sometimes, they have no choice, it's about $$.

[@davidlindgren7605]

that's what happens when you breed without sufficient finances to have and raise kids

[@DJ-vj4vi]

Crime is everywhere maybe this rental price is all they can afford .

[@jackiedunn9404]

They should have to find them a place that is comparable to the rent they are paying now and for the same amount of room and for the deposit.

[@FEEBOLDEN]

This is going to happen a lot in their near future in areas prime for gentrification with those not earning or paying "enough rent". They cited repairs as the reason but the truth is the new owners are trying to get market rent and a better demographic of tenants. My stance on this is neutral because if I was an investor I'd likely have the same mindset. Also why are people so adamant about living in the ghetto? Not a single solitary child should have been born in this place.

[@sarcasticallyrearranged]

It’s been happening! Didn’t you know about Zillow buying so many properties that they couldn’t rent or sell them? Corporations have also been buying up properties to rent through Air BNB to the point that New Orleans, Seattle, L.A. and other cities were struggling with residents finding affordable housing.

[@blueeyedwolf2205]

Renters have no say in situations like this. It is not their property. They need to leave.

[@eckankar7756]

Tenants have had years to work and build a savings for situations like this. I guess it's Welfare and Section 8 mentality

[@chinaarlene7035]

@@eckankar7756 most Americans have less than $1K in savings and they're not section 8. Most people live paycheck to paycheck. Wages haven't kept us with inflation for decades now. Don't be a dumb sheep.

[@workinprogress2977]

One word....gentrification. I have mixed feelings on this one. Pretty sad that the property owner knows full well they are planning to increase their profits and displace what they consider a nuisance. Nevertheless, I would hope those people would want better and can hopefully improve their status in life. I pray they are able to be free from their despair.

[@CancerExl]

That's exactly what it is... The neighborhood I grew up in Belvedere Park which is also on Columbia Dr has been totally taken over by whites... My grandmother owned her house I advised her not to sell but she did anyway like many blacks... Being money hungry so I can't blame whites we do it to ourselves

[@jasonphilips4731]

Gentrification is everywhere. Unfortunately these tenants have no clue and sitting around thinking someone is going to help them. That's not how the world works and it's time for them to grow up.

[@nneenaa6343]

Did you see those apartments inside? Has nothing to do with gentrification

[@jasonphilips4731]

@@nneenaa6343 Wait until it's renovated and then mention that. Those apts are getting gutted to the studs.

[@theoracle6881]

@@nneenaa6343 Thank-you !!!! I welcome any change that will come into my neighborhood and increase my property value and safety!!! Who would want to live in a dangerous and depressing environment and think this is ok is beyond me!

[@teatodd2]

They will renovate and then charge an extra $1000+ and an HOA fee for the pool, clubhouse, gym, and other amenities. These people won't be able to live there once completed. That company should put people up in temporary housing if it's just that simple. But we all know it's not.

[@LoveleePhotography]

I had to come back and watch this video again to gain perspective on gratitude. I'm going through this now with a property management company and even though they helped me find a place to live (yes, with much higher rent), it has still been stressful packing, purging, paying moving expenses, fees to connect new utilities and more. I know they are going through it. Prayers to these families. I hope they're transition is smooth.

[@b.robins7305]

A follow-up report is needed. Should have attached resource information to this news report.

[@juanitalovette6805]

👏🏽

[@Bendigo1]

It is a slum. I am surprised it is not condemned already. Honestly, I am totally on the side of the owner wanting to repair it instead of just leaving it the way it is. It sucks for the tenant's to have to leave, but they shouldn't have been there in the first place. Being poor shouldn't mean they have to live in such terrible conditions. They should really file a lawsuit against the previous owner for allowing it to get to that condition.

[@gochuckyourself-yf2rz]

The former owner was probably the city's housing authority ! Are a contractor with the city's housing authority . And they probably paid hundreds of thousands of dollars a year in maintenance it doesn't end up keep that never actually went to the property it's always a cash grab in these public housing situations . All these types of public housing situations do is ends up subsidizing the rich and the powerful who are the people who are hired to administrate public housing the money never goes back to the properties that's why these people end up living in squalor not because the city did not pay for the maintenance and that keep up the property because they hire people who are in their pocket who benefit from the maintenance contracts .

[@williamwilson6499]

Sucks for the tenant’s what?

[@dawnhenderson2333]

Section 8 apartments & the likes, have to meet BETTER standards than anything HONEST, HARD WORKING people rent! It’s backwards & effed up! Then you wonder why these properties are destroyed? People don’t take care of things that they don’t HAVE TO EARN! I say cut off ALL GOVERNMENT FUNDING for EVERYONE after 3 months! Period! Welfare, food stamps, housing, etc. these things should NEVER be a “lifestyle”. 90 days! Period! Get jobs entitled slobs!!!!!!!

[@Bendigo1]

@@williamwilson6499 i IT SUCKS THAT THE TENANTS HAVE TO LEAVE.

[@sandrajones651]

@@dawnhenderson2333 so you think these are Section 8?

[@bridgec]

Ummmm, is there any reason why these tenants would to still stay at unsanitary and crime infested place?! I'm guessing its public housing or fixed income homes in other areas.

[@sarandaakens7168]

Prayers for everyone i pray that you all find a new home

[@johngatsby1473]

I own and manage rental properties and I can tell you why you have big problems. Nasty tenants. Live nasty, expect nasty. The owner needs to oust all the trash and that's what he's doing

[@davidlindgren7605]

couldn't have said it better myself.

[@k.doolittle2473]

B.S....not long ago I may have believed you...not now.

[@rogerm3708]

Once they make the renovations, none of those people will be able to afford to live there

[@eckankar7756]

Maybe they could get a JOB and work for rent???

[@aaronslifts]

Ummm they aren't paying rent. Section 8

[@leticiaaguirre712]

That happen to me but they renovated the apts by sections and when it was time for our unit they moved us to a different unit so sad I hope this ppl find a safe place to live with their children

[@janaetucker2347]

Rent is up!!! But taxes and insurance on the property is up too. My monthly payment for my home went up $450 monthly. If I was a landlord the tenant would be upset. Never thinking about what pressure is put on the owner. We are all going through it!! No way around it.

[@BobSmith-mp8ld]

These apartments not up to county code, and are an extreme hazard to your health be be living in. If management didn't kick them out to bring the building up to code, the city would have instead, and the city would have given them a lot less then 60 days.

[@gailcarey3597]

Still, it’s such a difficult situation to deal with. I hope there are churches and community services that can step in and help. 🙏

[@hereforitall8882]

The problem is the people are willing to live like that as opposed to getting up and finding better

[@mariel.4566]

@@hereforitall8882 they may have tried to find other places but can’t afford to move into a another apart. Everything is going up but not people pay checks.

[@Bellab1x1y1z]

I send prayers to those families. Rent has increased severely and this landlord is probably trying to bank on charging the new tenants $1000 more rent after the renovations.

[@thottales7109]

I agree and that’s why I feel for that older lady because she proposed a perfectly reasonable solution if it was about safety but it’s about money and this move is as much about fixing up the building as it is about getting those folks out

[@styxvxn4435]

The fact gun shots went off while the news cast was there was enough. THE LIVING CONDITIONS was a HORRIFIC sight to see. Praying for each and everyone of them.

[@renasorrell241]

"Safe option" so it's the landlords fault they're shooting at each other 🤣🤣🤦🏾‍♀️ what kind of person would want to live with roaches and mold anyway 🤔

[@Mr.HootieHoo]

I have resided in South Dekalb the majority of my life and the gentrification happening around us is disgusting. The older homes like mine in the neighborhood are seeing price tags for $400k - $500k. I encourage everyone in the community to NOT sell Big Mama's house.

[@mikegeee3319]

Man sell that old arse house and get out the hood. Let them wyt folks clean it up. Ain't yall tired of the hood damn

[@Mr.HootieHoo]

@@mikegeee3319 lol. If you consider Rainbow Drive, Kelly Chapel Rd, and Boring Road "the hood" obviously you're not from around here. Educate yourself on what is generation wealth, I feel sorry for you and your way of thinking.

[@Mr.HootieHoo]

Unfortunately I didn't sell my "old arse house" I bought two more homes in my neighborhood and rent them out to "old arse" people too.

[@Tameka731]

@@Mr.HootieHoo Good for you!! You sound like a smart man that knows renting out apts/homes is a good way to make a living to support yourself! I was gonna volunteer to clean your “old arse home” if need be, I am a “whyt person” if you’re still looking!!🤣

[@kevinumba6281]

@@mikegeee3319 you probably from "out of town"

[@hereforitall8882]

The fact that people got so comfortable that they made these apartments apart of their long term plans is sad. Everyone better get up and hustle hard these next 2 months

[@melizzamelizza]

And they keep breeding kids in them

[@LordCommandor]

You better hope that a tornado doesn't come and blow your POS trailer down. Don't think for one minute you're safe from losing it all in fail swoop....stfu!

[@LordCommandor]

@@melizzamelizza You keyboard gangstas living in po wh trash trailer park simply kill me posting trash....LMFAO!

[@glocktaviousbrown5420]

Took the words right out of my mouth … I work 7 days a week ain’t no way I’m settling for less

[@glocktaviousbrown5420]

@@melizzamelizza tragic

[@youmadhuh6375]

My friends landlord did this.... the difference is they gave everybody a moving fee. She got $3k and was able to move into another apartment. Once it's renovated they won't qualify or be able to afford the new rent.

[@debbieweahkee3820]

From the looks of those apts, what do residents expect?

[@gmom2201]

If they’re allowed back after repairs they’ll just run the place down again.

[@davidchance6418]

Exactly if you let the same people back what you think they going to do to the complex ...THE SAME DAMN THING

[@shonDonFH]

@@davidchance6418 you’re ignorant….

[@JohnSmith-bx5fg]

That's what happens when you don't own or have respect for the place you live

[@georgianativeatlanta9433]

The plan is to renovate and charge more for rent and the owners know these type of people can't afford whut they gone be asking for.you either got it or you don't

[@bethshadid2087]

Absolutely correct. This is sad situation for these poor folks...no fault of theirs the apt. owners didn't keep it up. Read they could reissue for a lease after renovations ...wonder if they'll make them pay background checks and pay.

[@melizzamelizza]

Ummm they don't want them there. I feel bad but I don't. Landlords tired of the hood mentality. I would be too.

[@AlisonCasilli]

@@melizzamelizza Landlords helped create the "hood mentality" so I don't feel bad for them or support this move from them in any way.

[@dramafreak7122]

You know the scary part is while they was doing this broadcast there were gunshots they need to clean up those buildings and give those people the f*** out of there agreed management.

[@maryelaine-blinstrubchambe6083]

What the leasing company is doing is a crime. If it's so bad then all the tenants should be given a years rent back.

[@WarhawksKilla345]

Smh, y'all need to get y'all lives together. That is no place to live in, I'd be embarrassed to bring ppl to that crappy area

[@mistahjefferson8483]

THE RECESSION IS HERE !!

[@mvpfocus]

This is the textbook definition of a _slumlord._

[@lovetotheworld2522]

Landlord is the owner. 60 Days is just. That's not your home.💖