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On June 28, 2024 the following sign was observed posted on the front lawn of 250 Frederick Street:

On June 20, 2024 a notice was posted on the door of the garbage chute room for each floor. The notice indicates that the garbage chute is out of order, however the notice was place in such a way that many tenants didn't see it which resulted some tenants continuing to place garbage down the chute. Some of this garbage ended up bouncing into the chute room on the second floor causing a mess. As of June 28, 2024, it was observed the garbage room door had been bolted shut on all floors. I spoke with the building management who said that the garbage chute would be out of service indefinitely. Building management further stated, that a table leg had become lodged in the garbage chute which cause permanent damage that would be very costly to fix.

On June 18, 2024 tenants noticed that a permit was posted by the elevators. The notice says "Permit Is To Replace Existing Plumbing Stacks On Floor 3 To 15 In An Apartment Building." The permit number #24-110655 matches one on the city of Kitchener's public page for looking up building permits.

Several tenants are organizing a gathering that will take place in Weber Park on Saturday, June 22 at 1:30pm (Or June 23 if it rains). The purpose of this gathering is to provide tenants with a chance to chat, connect, and get to know their neighbours with no agenda. Bring your own lawn chairs, snacks, and drinks. There are a few picnic tables in the park, but
probably not enough to seat everyone.

On May 31, 2024 multiple tenants who received the first round of N13 notices reported getting a cheque through their mailslot. In one case, the tenant reported that their cheque was for approximately $3000. Tenants also received a separate note instructing them not to cash these cheques if they do not wish to leave.

A tenant in the building observed water leaking in the laundry room. According to the tenant, the incident occurred on May 28/29th.

The tenant further described the incident saying, "The water was on the floor first noticed at 5:30 and still there at 7:30. On Wednesday [Today, May 29th?] 7 a.m while washing 'after the last spin cycle' the door of the machine was open and water started pouring out of the machine and flooding the floor."

Therefore, tenants of the building should be mindful of slipping hazards in the laundry room. Also, the presence of leaking water near the electrical supply of the laundry machines could present an electrical hazard. Be careful if you notice water leaking in the lanudry room, and notify building management immediately.

A tenant in the building took note of the very long grass growing around the building which looks rather unsightly. The file name of the image suggests that it was taken on May 24, 2024. I can personally confirm that this is what the exterior of the building looked like around this time. As of May 29, 2024 the lawn has been mowed, so the issue of extremely long unkempt grass has been resolved for now.

On May 8th at 1pm, the march to city hall occurred to present demand letters to city councillors:



CTV News Coverage:

Residents from 250 Frederick Street rally against renovictions at Kitchener City Hall

City News Coverage:

Protesters march to Kitchener City Hall to save affordable housing