City and county say Pine Ridge issue highlights affordable housing crisis
A few weeks ago, 73-year-old Jannie Webb was distraught, thinking that she might soon be homeless after she got a notice to vacate her reasonably priced unit in Pine Ridge Apartments, where she had lived for 12 years. But she said Tuesday that she’s feeling a lot better, as a representative of the complex owner has agreed to fly from Texas next week and discuss rental options with her and others who have received the “non-renewal” letters. In October, KeyCity, a Texas-based private equity firm, bought 26 buildings — more than 80 units — in the complex, including the community...
Source: gainesville.com