Plano Evacuates Worst Apartment Complex Over 1,500 Code Violations

Residents of the Evana Grove apartment complex in Plano, Texas, have been ordered to evacuate due to severe and unresolved code violations, including trash accumulation, break-ins, and sewage spills, with approximately 1,500 violations found over two years. The city turned off water services at the complex because the property owners owe over $250,000 for water usage, and the Collin County District Court demanded the removal of all tenants as the property was deemed uninhabitable. Clayton Bigelow, a long-term resident, expressed disappointment as he had hoped to live there for the remainder of his life, but now must relocate by the deadline. Similarly, in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, families living in the H38 East Apartment Complex are being forced to leave due to unsafe water issues caused by problems with the building's geothermal water system, leading to concerns such as black mold inside units. The property owners in Indiana are working with inspectors and authorities to resolve the water problems, aiming for a fix within six to eight weeks, and are offering residents alternative housing options. Both cases highlight significant challenges faced by residents due to unsafe living conditions and delayed or insufficient property management responses.