Apartment

Landmark Church Lawsuit Against City of Lawrence Over Controversial Apartment Complex Set for Bench Trial

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LAWRENCE, Kan. – A church in Lawrence, Kansas, is taking its lawsuit against the City of Lawrence to trial. First Presbyterian Church is challenging a development project led by Dallas-based Fountain Residential Partners, which plans to build a 300-bedroom apartment complex on a 9-acre site. The church, located near the proposed development, argues that the city’s approval of the project violates zoning codes. The lawsuit was originally filed in late 2021, dismissed a few months later, and then revived in mid-2023 after a successful appeal. The trial, which was initially scheduled for early January, has … Read more

New Decking and Catwalk Regulations in California Aim to Ensure Safety of Homeowners and Apartment Dwellers

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Santa Clarita, California – Two new statutes, Senate Bill 326 and SB721, have been introduced in relation to decking and catwalks. SB326 specifically applies to homeowners associations (HOAs), while SB721 is targeted at apartments. These regulations aim to address the inspection and repair of exterior decks and catwalks in HOAs and apartments with three or more units. The need for these statutes arose following a tragic incident in northern California where a balcony collapsed, resulting in the deaths of six people. Investigations revealed that rotting timbers and faulty connections were common factors leading to such … Read more

Innovative Mobile Apartment Complexes Endeavor to Resolve Garbage Service Issues, Asserts Lawyer

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MOBILE, Ala. — Mobile apartment complexes in Alabama are facing the challenge of restoring garbage service after a contract dispute between the city and the garbage collection company, according to a lawyer representing the residents. The complexes have been working hard to find a solution to the ongoing problem. Residents in these mobile apartment complexes have been dealing with garbage piling up for weeks, resulting in unsanitary conditions and unpleasant odors. The lack of proper garbage disposal has created a major inconvenience and health hazard for the residents. The lawyer representing the residents expressed their … Read more

Apartment Owners Face Legal Battle After Alleged Racially-Motivated Assault on Children

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Hickory, North Carolina – The owners of an apartment complex in Hickory, North Carolina appeared before a federal court on Monday to address allegations that their manager assaulted two Black children for swimming in the community pool. The complex owners argued that the community is private, implying that they have the right to set their own rules. The incident, which occurred at an undisclosed date, sparked outrage and prompted the victims’ families to take legal action. According to reports, the manager allegedly used physical force to remove the children from the pool, leading to injuries … Read more