‘Unfit for human habitation’: Entire Alabama apartment complex condemned, residents given 45 days to leave

PHENIX CITY, Ala. ( WRBL ) — Residents of the Edmond Estates apartment complex in Phenix City woke up to notices of their buildings being condemned.

The notice from Phenix City Code Enforcement posted across all the building numbers inside the complex read, “The structure is unfit for human habitation.”

A small group of tenants gathered in the breezeway of building N. One resident opened their home to WRBL. These images come from inside their apartment.

The apartment itself needed extensive repairs. Both bathroom sinks had piping issues, with the master bedroom sink emptying directly into a mop bucket. Ceiling damage in the bathroom was so bad roof beams could be seen through the holes.

The residents spoke about other issues including air conditioning and heating issues throughout all of the units. Roads throughout the complex had potholes and other road hazards…

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