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Pest infestations. Chronic plumbing problems causing water damage and mold. No heating and air conditioning. Gaping holes in ceilings and walls, filled with exposed rusty pipes and other hazards. Fire damage. Broken appliances. Faulty window latches, in part to blame for a toddler falling to his death.
The problems at Independence Towers apartments have been well documented, and city officials in Independence have said they’re well aware of the living conditions residents have endured at the high-rise complex on Jennings Road…