Melbourne seniors face eviction deadline after flood damage forces 90 tenants out

Residents of a Melbourne apartment complex faced a Friday deadline to leave their homes after receiving just 48 hours' notice because of flood damage, leaving many older and disabled tenants scrambling to find somewhere to go.The sudden displacement has created financial and emotional strain for residents, some of whom rely on Social Security and have limited resources to secure alternative housing.

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Community members also stepped in to help. Claire Thompson, who does not live at the complex, said she came to assist after seeing a resident in distress on television. She called 911 after finding a disabled senior experiencing chest pains and difficulty breathing.Resident Brenda Pelto said she had spent the money she had on boxes and packing supplies, leaving her without enough funds to secure another place until her next Social Security payment. Other residents expressed uncertainty about where they would stay once the deadline passed.The Windover Palms apartment complex is terminating 9