NC Newsline: “Citing concerns about the potential new owner, a tenants’ rights group in Winston-Salem is urging the city to sell eight affordable apartments to the tenants instead of private developers.
Housing Justice Now contends the developers have not honored conditions of the sale, which included a 30-day due diligence period, individual meetings with residents, and help with completing applications for Section 8 housing vouchers….
Rogers said the delay in completing the sale is due to continued negotiations around deed restrictions that are designed to keep the units affordable….
Rogers told NC Newsline that he’s not opposed to the city giving another nonprofit a chance to purchase the property.
He said he’s told city council members that if another nonprofit comes forward to purchase the property, “then, by all means, let them have it.”
Rogers said recent news accounts about the property have portrayed him as a villain, which nearly caused him to walk away from the deal.
He said he only stepped up to buy the property to ensure that it remains affordable.
“Honestly, I can at least say I’m the reason why there are eight affordable housing units, and the juice ain’t worth he squeeze and all of the hassle,” Rogers said.”