A Detroit couple's nightmare turned into a reality when they moved into the Alden Towers apartment complex. The family of three, consisting of KaDeidra Copeland and her partner DaQuan Grantham, and their infant son, were faced with severe mold exposure that left them seriously ill, forced them to abandon nearly all their belongings, and ultimately led to homelessness.
The ordeal began in October 2024 when Grantham moved into Unit A210 at Alden Towers. Shortly after, Copeland gave birth, and the family's baby soon joined him in the apartment. However, within weeks, Grantham started suffering from frequent and severe nosebleeds, which led to surgery.
Months later, in early May 2025, the couple discovered the source of the problem: mold. The air and surface samples from their unit revealed Ascomycetes species, basidiomycetes species, and cladosporium species – fungi commonly associated with moisture intrusion and indoor mold growth.
As the situation worsened, Copeland's health rapidly declined, leading to chronic hives, swelling, and a near-total breakdown. She was eventually prescribed an EpiPen, steroids, and other medications she had never needed before. Grantham also suffered from severe health issues, including nosebleeds, surgery, and ongoing respiratory problems.
The couple claimed that their pleas for help were ignored by the management of Alden Towers, who refused to accommodate temporary relocation while addressing the mold issue. Instead, they faced retaliation, with the management company even accusing Grantham of breaching his lease because Copeland was staying in the unit despite staff knowing she and the baby lived there full-time.
Before leaving their apartment, the family was forced to throw away nearly all their belongings due to fear that they were contaminated. During their departure, Grantham slipped and fell on the staircase due to a leak in the ceiling, resulting in ongoing back spasms and ankle pain.
The experience has left Copeland traumatized, fearing mold exposure anywhere she goes. "Nobody should have to live like this," she says, advocating for better housing safety standards.
Alden Towers faces numerous complaints from tenants, including broken elevators, roach infestations, flooding, overflowing trash, and unsafe hallways. The building's decline began after the purchase of Alden Towers Holding Company LLC by Belfor Holdings Inc. in 2019, a company tied to Belfor executive involvement.
Despite having picketed outside the building and sought help from city officials, many tenants argue that management has failed to address longstanding habitability issues in the nearly century-old complex. The family's story is just one of many documented cases, with residents claiming poor conditions, indifference, and punitive measures against those who raise concerns.
The ordeal began in October 2024 when Grantham moved into Unit A210 at Alden Towers. Shortly after, Copeland gave birth, and the family's baby soon joined him in the apartment. However, within weeks, Grantham started suffering from frequent and severe nosebleeds, which led to surgery.
Months later, in early May 2025, the couple discovered the source of the problem: mold. The air and surface samples from their unit revealed Ascomycetes species, basidiomycetes species, and cladosporium species – fungi commonly associated with moisture intrusion and indoor mold growth.
As the situation worsened, Copeland's health rapidly declined, leading to chronic hives, swelling, and a near-total breakdown. She was eventually prescribed an EpiPen, steroids, and other medications she had never needed before. Grantham also suffered from severe health issues, including nosebleeds, surgery, and ongoing respiratory problems.
The couple claimed that their pleas for help were ignored by the management of Alden Towers, who refused to accommodate temporary relocation while addressing the mold issue. Instead, they faced retaliation, with the management company even accusing Grantham of breaching his lease because Copeland was staying in the unit despite staff knowing she and the baby lived there full-time.
Before leaving their apartment, the family was forced to throw away nearly all their belongings due to fear that they were contaminated. During their departure, Grantham slipped and fell on the staircase due to a leak in the ceiling, resulting in ongoing back spasms and ankle pain.
The experience has left Copeland traumatized, fearing mold exposure anywhere she goes. "Nobody should have to live like this," she says, advocating for better housing safety standards.
Alden Towers faces numerous complaints from tenants, including broken elevators, roach infestations, flooding, overflowing trash, and unsafe hallways. The building's decline began after the purchase of Alden Towers Holding Company LLC by Belfor Holdings Inc. in 2019, a company tied to Belfor executive involvement.
Despite having picketed outside the building and sought help from city officials, many tenants argue that management has failed to address longstanding habitability issues in the nearly century-old complex. The family's story is just one of many documented cases, with residents claiming poor conditions, indifference, and punitive measures against those who raise concerns.
. Can you imagine having to throw away all your stuff because it might be moldy? It's like something out of a horror movie 
. The fact that they were ignored by management and faced retaliation when they tried to report the issue is just heartbreaking 
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. This family's story highlights how neglecting maintenance can have severe consequences, especially for vulnerable populations like new parents and young children 
. It's a wake-up call for all of us to demand better from our leaders and institutions.
. We need more people like her who are willing to share their stories and fight for a safer, healthier community 
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. As a parent, I can only imagine how terrifying it must be to have your whole world turned upside down by something as preventable as mold in your apartment. The fact that the management ignored their pleas for help and even accused Grantham of breaking his lease is just appalling 
. Can you even believe that? The health issues they suffered are horrific, especially for the baby - I'm so worried about the long-term effects on little one's health 
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This is what happens when you prioritize profits over people 
Like, can't we afford to fix some basic infrastructure in our apartments?! It's not like the mold was going to magically disappear on its own, and now a family of three has been left with no home and a bunch of medical bills 
. And don't even get me started on the management company's retaliation against DaQuan for trying to get help... talk about heartless 
. It's time for some real change around here, folks 
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Has anyone looked into the history of Belfor Holdings Inc.? If they've been involved in other shady dealings, we might have a bigger problem on our hands.
and btw if you're a tenant in such buildings please speak up! your voice matters 
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... we can't just sit back and watch people suffer because of our apathy. This family's story needs to be told and heard, and I hope it sparks some real change 
. It's heartbreaking to think about what they had to go through, but I hope their story brings attention to the importance of holding landlords accountable for maintaining safe living conditions 
! As someone who's lived on this platform for ages, I'm fed up with the lack of accountability from management companies like Alden Towers Holding Company LLC 
. How can they ignore pleas for help and then retaliate against tenants who are trying to report issues? It's not right 
. And it's not just about KaDeidra and DaQuan - there are countless others suffering in silence, living in these subpar conditions 
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and more support for tenants who are being pushed around by greedy landlords 
. I'm all for fighting for better living conditions, but this is taking it too far 
. This is exactly why I believe in this platform - it's all about giving a voice to the voiceless 
. So, let's keep speaking out against these injustices and demand better for ourselves and our communities 
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we need to make sure that landlords and property managers are held accountable for providing safe living conditions. 
. If you're dealing with similar issues, speak up! Don't be silenced by management trying to shut you down 
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. We need better support for people like KaDeidra and DaQuan, not just empty promises from city officials.
this whole situation just breaks my heart. I mean, a couple moves into this apartment thinking it's gonna be their dream home, but instead they're faced with a toxic nightmare 
. How can we expect people to thrive when their basic needs aren't being met? 
. How do you deal with trauma and stress when the system's supposed to be there to support you? It's like, we need to make sure our systems are designed to prioritize people's well-being, not just profits 
. We can create change, one conversation at a time 
They literally had to abandon their stuff because they thought it was contaminated? That's not just messy, that's traumatizing 
The city needs to step in and make sure this place is safe and habitable, ASAP