Apartment

Kent Secures Safer Future for Residents with Settlement in Landmark Apartment Complex Lawsuit

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Kent, Wash. — A nearly two-year dispute between the city of Kent and the owners of the Phoenix Court Apartments has concluded with a settlement aimed at addressing ongoing safety concerns at the complex. The lawsuit, initiated on August 15, 2023, arose after authorities claimed the site had become a persistent source of crime and public nuisance, attracting police responses on numerous occasions for incidents ranging from shootings to arson. The settlement agreement, finalized on January 9, 2025, ensures that recent improvements in security will be sustained and further measures to preempt criminal activities will … Read more

Philadelphia Woman Wins $15 Million After Staircase Slip Injury in Newly Managed Apartment Building

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Philadelphia, PA — A Philadelphia court has ruled in favor of a woman who sustained a broken ankle after slipping on stairs in her apartment building, awarding her a $15 million compensation. The decision, reached on December 20, holds the building’s owner and the property management company liable for the woman’s injuries. At the time of the incident, the defendants argued against their liability by pronouncing that they had assumed control over the property merely two weeks before the mishap occurred. Nonetheless, the jury found the new management sufficiently responsible for ensuring the safety and … Read more

Columbia Family Sues Apartment Owners After Severe Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Incident

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COLUMBIA, S.C. — A lawsuit has been filed by a family residing at Colony Apartments in Columbia, South Carolina, against the property’s owners and management, alleging negligence in maintaining safe living conditions. The plaintiffs, Markell Marshall and Regina Anderson, along with their two children, claim they suffered carbon monoxide poisoning which necessitated hospital treatment. Colony Apartments, located on West Beltline Boulevard in North Columbia, provides low-income housing with the assistance of Section 8 vouchers. However, recent events have brought to light significant safety concerns affecting the residents. In December of 2022, the apartment complex experienced … Read more

Bengals Wide Receiver Embroiled in Legal Battle Over Apartment Eviction Claims

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Cincinnati, Ohio — Legal troubles are mounting for a Bengals wide receiver who is facing eviction from his apartment, following allegations of unpaid rent and property damage. The landlord of the upscale downtown Cincinnati complex has initiated legal proceedings against the player, seeking both eviction and financial reparations for the alleged offenses. According to court documents, the athlete reportedly fell behind on rent amounting to thousands of dollars. The situation escalated when the landlords claimed the property was left in a state of significant disrepair, which would require extensive and costly repairs. The legal complaint … Read more