Tenants given little time to move as Cobb Co. apartments are deemed unsafe

Some residents of a Cobb County apartment complex were recently told their apartments are unsafe and they were given just a few days to move into different units.

Signs are posted on Rosemont Vinings Ridge apartments, warning residents of the danger.

The property management tells Channel 2′s Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that the issue is with the building’s foundation.

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Cobb County officials say an insurance adjustor noticed problems on the property last week and contacted the County Development and Inspection Division.

Newell spoke with families who are moving into another building on the property.

But with the move comes higher costs and longer leases.

“We’re supposed to be out by five today. Today. And we were notified by 5 on Friday,” resident Donna B. said.

“They increased our rent. It’s a longer-term lease,” resident Maria Juliao said.

A representative for the property owner told Newell there was a water intrusion issue with the building.

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