Scorching, Extreme Temperatures & Flooding: Tenants at Quality Hill Apartments Face Dangerous Conditions As Rent Strike & Crisis Continues

Members of KC Tenants Rallying outside of Quality Hill. (Photo/KC Tenants) Kansas City, Missouri – Earlier this week, tenants of Quality Hill Towers were facing extreme temperatures as some residents had no heat to offset the fall chill and others endured temperatures near triple digits.& According to an instagram post shared by KC Tenants, Tenants at Quality Hill Towers building 929 were experiencing extreme indoor heat and temperatures reached over 85°F. Tenants in building 817 were reportedly dealing with no heat as seasonal temperatures continue to drop. Last month, KC Tenants made history by launching its first ever rent strike. The strike is a coordinated national campaign aimed at federally-financed properties and the demand for national rent caps. These rent strikes represent the first time efforts have been targeted at the Federal Housing Finance Authority. As of yesterday, the heat in building& 817 was turned on and temperatures in building 929 are starting to cool down. However, six floors in building 817 started to flood. In a video shared by KC Tenants, water can be seen dripping from the ceiling and light fixture.& Quality HIll Towers–owned by Sentinel Real Estate Corporation–has a documented history of deplorable living conditions. Sentinel Real...