Many tenants in a Chicago South Side apartment building have been issued a two-day eviction notice. The notice, reportedly from the city of Chicago, indicates that the property on the 6100-block of South King Drive is considered unsafe and hazardous. The apartment complex contains more than 70 units.
Residents found the notices affixed to their doors on Monday, stating that they must leave their apartments by 9 a.m. on Wednesday. A lot of them are unsure about what to do next.
The tenants assert that the former owners of the building neglected necessary repairs and eventually went bankrupt.
David Wilson from the Metropolitan Tenants Association is currently engaging with residents to look into possible solutions.
Many residents claim they hold valid leases and have always paid their rent, leaving them confused about the legality of the eviction. They are hoping for either a last-minute extension or some kind of assistance.
