Residents at Wildwood Off Main, an apartment complex in the Westwood area that includes nearly 300 units, discovered their home had been condemned on Thursday afternoon. Bright-orange signs posted on their doors warned that the building was dangerous and unsafe.
The condemnation falls under Section 108.1.1 of the Property Maintenance Code of the Jurisdiction of Kalamazoo Township. Officials cited the structure as unsafe for habitation.
Hundreds of people living at a major apartment complex in Kalamazoo Township received notice that their living situation had ended abruptly. The complex is located in the Westwood neighborhood.
News Channel 3 reported on the story as part of their top stories from the past week. The report came after the building was assessed and found to violate safety standards.
The orange warning signs on the apartment doors read Condemned Dangerous Building. Residents were met with the notices in the afternoon.
This story comes from a news roundup that covered multiple events in West Michigan. The apartment complex condemnation was one of several major stories reported.
Residents may need to find new housing arrangements. The condemnation means they cannot remain in the building.
The Property Maintenance Code applies to the jurisdiction of Kalamazoo Township. The building was found to not meet code requirements.