Since early August, WPTV has been following residents at the Villa Del Sol Condos being evacuated out of their homes after an inspection showed structural damage in 3 buildings.
Now, residents are fearful repair costs could be too much to afford, pricing them out of their homes.
Erick Johnson, one of the residents told to evacuate, told WPTV he was given an estimate of $9.2 million in costs from the property’s management. That number would be split between 72 units on the property.
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Johnson said he fears these costs are close to impossible to pay.
“We cannot (afford this), and most of the people we talk to in this community cannot either,” said Johnson.
WPTV Reporter Tyler Hatfield tried bringing residents’ concerns to the property manager, who refused to give and say anything; asking WPTV to leave.
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