After 2-alarm fire, tenants say Samara East Apartments demand insurance, ignore repairs

COLUMBIA S.C. (WACH) — A two-alarm fire at the Samara East Apartments in Columbia has sparked broader concerns from tenants who say they have been dealing with serious maintenance and safety issues for months.

In the wake of the fire, residents said property management is now requesting proof of renters insurance after months of not asking for it.

Tenants said they were told that if they didn’t provide proof soon, they would get a citation on their lease…

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