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Pelham Place residents ask Norfolk council to press buyer for longer notice, meeting amid sale
Summary
Residents of Pelham Place told the Norfolk City Council that the pending sale of their apartment complex has left dozens of families facing sudden nonrenewals and the prospect of rapid rent increases, and asked the council to urge the buyer to provide at least 180 days’ notice and meet directly with the tenant association.
Residents of Pelham Place told the Norfolk City Council that the pending sale of their apartment complex has left dozens of families facing sudden nonrenewals and the prospect of rapid rent increases, and asked the council to urge the buyer to provide at least 180 days’ notice and meet directly with the tenant association.
Why it matters: Tenants said short notice can cause displacement, financial hardship and disruption to children’s schooling; speakers cited Virginia Code §55.1‑1302 and asked the council to use its influence to protect the community.
Gabe Harrell, a Pelham Place resident, described a community that has formed a garden, held events and supported neighbors and said the sale threatens that stability. “Pelham Place is in process of sale. We…
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