The Quarters setbacks create inconveniences for tenants
The Quarters has experienced construction setbacks leading to minor inconveniences for tenants. By Emily Wangen emily-wangen@uiowa.edu A new off- campus housing complex has experienced a long string of setbacks after 14 months of construction because of the weather, officials say. The Quarters, located near Highway 6 East, houses 880 tenants in 352 apartments, with the vast majority being students at the University of Iowa and Kirkwood Community College . Tenants have experienced wiring issues , uninstalled washers and dryers, Wi- Fi connectivity issues , and an unfinished clubhouse. Despite the problems, the complex abided by the fire- life safety requirements by the time tenants moved in, said city senior housing inspector Stan Laverman . Leases for The Quarters apartment complex began Aug . 1. RELATED: Luxury apartments coming soon for students Fifteen tenants were left unable to move in for a week while their apartments were being finished and able to pass safety inspections ....