Displaced King Towers residents given four moving options
Residents staying in hotels until April 15

Property managers at the apartment complex damaged by a fire that killed firefighter Daryl Gordon last week have announced new housing options for those who were displaced.
Boston-based The Community Builders, Inc. announced Thursday that residents displaced by the fatal fire have four options for relocation.
The company said 34 families were displaced by the fire.
King Towers residents are being provided with hotel rooms at no cost through April 15. Residents must decide by then where they will live next.
The owners first proposed a temporary apartment in another company-owned property elsewhere in Cincinnati. If residents choose that option, they are still responsible for their subsidized rent at King Towers, the owners said.
The second option is for residents to temporarily move into an independently managed Department of Housing and Urban Development property. Residents would then be responsible for their subsidized rent at King Towers and any additional rent at the new location, the owners said.
Residents can choose a kitchen-equipped extended-stay hotel. Those who choose that option would remain responsible for the payment of their subsidized King Towers rent.
Finally, residents can opt for a long-term apartment with another owner. Those who chose that option will terminate their lease at King Towers without penalties and permanently relocate to their new apartment of choice. Residents would be responsible for the rent at their new apartments.
Displaced residents will be able to access their apartments Friday to retrieve personal items between 10 a.m. and noon and 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The owners will open the apartments again Saturday during the same times. Apartments will again be open Monday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents returning will be accompanied by building staff for safety reasons. Representatives will be available Monday to help residents find a new apartment and coordinate movers.