In Novato, California, a 14-unit apartment complex has been red tagged by city officials due to unsafe living conditions, including black mold and unfinished repairs, forcing residents to vacate. Many families received only five days' notice to leave, causing concern for their future housing options. City representatives noted failed attempts by the property management to stabilize and repair the building, necessitating the city's action. Local nonprofits are assisting displaced families with temporary housing and support.
The conditions got to the point where the building was unsafe to live in, said Laura McMahon, Executive Director, Legal Aid of Marin.
We got surprised about everything going on, they didn't have time to move out, said an anonymous woman whose family lived in the building.
The last few years, we've been working with the property management company to put stability and integrity back into the building, said Clare Hartman, Novato Community Development Director.
I think people have hard enough lives with work and family and all the stressors, in addition to five days to move, that's a lot for people, said Cheryl Paddack, CEO of North Marin Community Services.
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