ALCOA, Tenn. (WATE) — Nine families are looking for a new place to live after their property management company failed the repair electrical hazards in their apartment building.
The City of Alcoa had no choice but to condemn the building, declaring it unfit for habitation. Residents at Lakemont Village Apartments received the notice just two days ago. Five months ago, Alcoa notified Lakemont apartment management of numerous code violations that endangered the health and welfare of residents who live in the building on Cerritos Way just off Alcoa Highway.
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The city sent nine families a letter in September suggesting they find a new place to live. The condemnation gives them until next Thursday to move out.
Marie Felt took us inside her son’s apartment which had been condemned. The City of Alcoa posted a condemnation notice on Monday, November 4 for Building No.1 at Lakemont Village Apartments.
“It was reported to the management and nothing has been done about it. It leaks,” said Felt, pointing to water dripping from a pipe about the first-floor apartment.