The Hoover City Council declared The Park at Hoover apartment complex a public nuisance due to deplorable living conditions. At least 49 of the 59 buildings were deemed unsafe for occupants.
Conditions Found
City officials found widespread mold and mildew, missing firewalls, gas leaks, and exposed live electrical lines. The complex, originally known as Rime Village, was built in 1988 and has changed hands multiple times.
The city council voted to have the City Attorney seek remediation in Jefferson County Circuit Court for the complex. The owners, affiliated with Westside Capital Group, claim to have spent over $10 million on the complex since acquiring it.
Remediation Efforts
A follow-up inspection in April confirmed that unsafe conditions remained in at least 49 buildings. The owners are committed to remedying the problems, and a detailed remediation plan is being developed.
Original reporting: Hoover Sun — read the source article.
