KC Tenants Argue Against Management At Independence Towers

Tragically, a youngster falling out of a window and parents charged with neglect has facilitated a discussion on living conditions and liability.

Here's today's updates on demands that might OR MIGHT NOT improve the lives or residents . . .

"After building and maintenance issues at Independence Towers have continued under new management, residents — now unionized and working with local nonprofit KC Tenants — are still calling for the building’s landlord to make fixes on their terms. For months, residents have been sounding the alarms on poor living conditions, including rat and cockroach infestations, broken plumbing and nonexistent heating and cooling systems."

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Independence Towers residents call on new management to fix worsening living conditions

A union representing 60% of residents at Independence Towers gathered Tuesday to ask the building's new management company to commit to repairs in the deteriorating apartments.

Frustrations grow as tenants demands go unmet two months after negotiations with landlord

Tenants of Independence Towers apartments are fed-up with their poor living conditions. Tenants have complained about mice, water damage and, even have gone weeks without a/c during the Summer.

'It's beyond a repair thing': Independence Towers tenants demand safer living conditions

Independence Towers residents unionized in March after they say hot water went out for two weeks. They held a rally on Tuesday to demand safer living conditions.

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