A few weeks ago, 73-year-old Jannie Webb was distraught, thinking that she might soon be homeless after she got a notice to vacate her reasonably priced unit in Pine Ridge Apartments, where she had lived for 12 years.
But she said Tuesday that she’s feeling a lot better, as a representative of the complex owner has agreed to fly from Texas next week and discuss rental options with her and others who have received the “non-renewal” letters.
In October, KeyCity, a Texas-based private equity firm, bought 26 buildings more than 80 units in the complex, including the community center.
The buildings, which were built in the mid- to late ’80s, are run down and have problems such as leaky roofs, mold and plumbing issues. The company says it plans to renovate the units.
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