In the affordable housing landscape of Northeast Kansas City, tenants often face difficult conditions where property maintenance, safety, and quality of life needs are not fully met. Many property owners prioritize profits over people, leaving tenants in housing that falls far below acceptable standards. Integrity Capital Management (ICM), led by Terrell Jolly, has worked hard to advocate for these residents, actively voicing concerns and calling for changes to improve housing quality and tenant support.
An article initially published by The Kansas City Star and later featured on Yahoo News highlighted ICM’s involvement with Lawn, a property where tenant needs have been consistently under-addressed. At Lawn, ICM stepped in with a mission to ensure tenants had a safe and supportive living environment. We repeatedly raised issues with the ownership group, emphasizing the need for crucial funding to address safety, maintenance, and general improvements. These calls for action were met with limited support, putting tenants in a position where their basic housing needs remained unmet despite our efforts.
"People deserve housing that supports their lives, not adds stress," Terrell Jolly stated, capturing our commitment to tenant advocacy. ICM remained vocal about the necessary improvements for Lawn, maintaining open communication with the ownership group and sharing tenant feedback. When it became clear that our efforts were not translating into actionable change, we made the difficult decision to part ways with the property’s ownership.
Integrity Capital Management continues to stand with the residents of Northeast Kansas City and the metro area as a whole, advocating for responsible, tenant-focused property management practices. We’re committed to working with ownership groups and community partners who share our mission of providing housing that truly supports Kansas City’s communities.
For the full story and more insights from Terrell Jolly, read the article originally published by The Kansas City Star and available on Yahoo News.