Local News
Renovations at the Roanoke apartment complex forced residents to relocate

Roanoke, Virginia – This summer, about 80 families who live in the English Gardens apartments in the Grandin neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia, will have to move somewhere else.
This comes after Raleigh Court’s English Gardens apartments were bought by new owners, Gardens at Grandin, who want to renovate the 75-year-old, 100-unit complex, with 84 of those units being historically significant.
Gardens at Grandin intends to get the property listed on the Virginia Landmarks Register as well as the National Register of Historic Places after the renovation is complete.
According to the company, the apartments will no longer be a safe place to reside while the development is taking place.
There are roughly 80 units occupied at this moment, with people who are either renting on a month-to-month basis or who have a contract that ends on or before June 30.
Residents will be required to relocate on or before June 30.
“Unfortunately, it is unsafe for tenants to remain in the buildings during active construction. We understand that the process of relocation can be difficult, and we are working to help current tenants by offering several rent support opportunities to ease some of the financial burden created by this decision,”explained Katie Schlake, residential property manager with Hall Associates, Inc., the property management firm for the English Gardens.
Residents were informed 100 days in advance that their leases would not be renewed, according to officials. Landlords have waived rent for the month of April in an attempt to make the relocating process a little easier.
Also, people who move out by the end of May or the beginning of June will get more rent refunds and prorations.
-
Local News1 week ago
In 2024, ROA records a record-breaking year for new passengers
-
Local News2 weeks ago
The executive vice president of Carter Bank & Trust passes away
-
Local News2 weeks ago
High egg costs are still having an effect on businesses
-
Local News1 week ago
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools deals with the gas leak
-
Local News6 days ago
Black History Month at the University of Lynchburg
-
Local News2 weeks ago
In their search for a superintendent, Lynchburg City Schools requests community input
-
Local News2 weeks ago
During the fire response efforts on Wades Gap Road, Monte Vista Church serves as an emergency hub
-
Local News1 week ago
Following the gas leak at Covington Middle School, teachers and parents are seeking answers
Leave a Reply