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Resident urges action over alleged problems at Legacy Landing; city staff to meet weekly with developer
Summary
A Legacy Landing tenant described persistent maintenance and habitability problems during public comment July 22. A council member said staff, including the executive director, will meet weekly with the developer and management team to address multiple reported issues.
A Newport News resident addressed city council July 22 to report ongoing problems at the newly opened Legacy Landing apartment complex, saying she experienced a leaking ceiling, a 22‑day wait for a working stove, repeated flooding in hallways and a hospitalization related to conditions.
The resident, who identified herself as a Legacy Landing tenant, told council she received keys May 1 but has since encountered multiple maintenance failures. "I had to call my girl, Rhoda. I asked for her to be here tonight... I had to call my girl... it don't make no sense what is going on and…
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