Dozens of immigrant families were evicted from the Aspen Grove Apartments in Aurora, Colorado. Residents were told to leave with just backpacks, carts, and garbage bags full of clothes, without knowing where they would spend the night. City officials deemed the building uninhabitable due to years of neglect by the property owner. The landlord blamed the eviction on a Venezuelan gang, but the city rejected this claim. Advocacy groups worked to find temporary housing for the families, with the city covering deposit costs for new apartments. Chaos ensued as residents tried to secure accommodations and two women stole an advocate worker’s belongings before being caught. The city shut off water and power to the complex, with officials boarding up and fencing off the property. The landlord is expected to cover the costs of the eviction and provide security deposits and hotel rooms for residents. Anyone facing similar issues with landlords in Colorado can contact Colorado Housing Connects for assistance. The eviction highlights the struggles faced by immigrant families in securing stable housing and the challenges they encounter due to neglectful property owners.
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Aurora Authorities Evacuate ‘rapidly deteriorating’ apartment building, displacing multiple families | Police & Public Safety
