Tenant Sues Over Unsafe Apartment Building | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 3, 2026 · 1m

A Homewood tenant is suing the owners and managers of The Park at Buckingham apartments over years of neglect that led to a building condemnation and his forced eviction — citing black mold, rats, sewage backups, and ignored safety hazards. He’s demanding a jury trial and compensation for moving costs, emotional trauma, and lost income, with his attorney hinting this could grow into a class-action suit affecting up to 1,000 residents. City officials had flagged five buildings for safety, but tenants say they were never properly warned or given relocation plans before being told to leave. The…