‘Your Apartment Has Been Condemned’: Family Relocated Amid Mold Concerns at Newtowne Drive Property in Annapolis
An Annapolis family has reportedly been relocated to a nearby hotel after raising concerns about possible mold in their residence at Wilbourn Estates on Newtowne Drive.
In a statement to Report Annapolis News, the family said they were informed of the issue shortly after maintenance personnel had been in their unit on Friday, April 24, 2026. They said they were not home at the time of the visit and returned shortly after staff had left.
The video submitted to Report Annapolis News by the family can be viewed by clicking here.
The family raised concerns about the timing and transparency of communication, stating they were not immediately informed of the full extent of the issue and later felt it was not communicated with sufficient clarity.
They also told Report Annapolis News they believe the situation may be part of a broader, ongoing concern within the property, which they described as a relatively new development. The family reported experiencing symptoms within the household, including headaches and nosebleeds, which they initially attributed to seasonal conditions before learning of the reported environmental concern.
Following an inspection by city officials, the unit was deemed uninhabitable, and the family was moved from the residence and temporarily placed in a hotel.
In an email communication obtained by Report Annapolis News, a representative from Pennrose, the property management company, informed the family that their unit had been condemned. “The City of Annapolis has placed a red placard on your door stating that no one is to enter unless it is for remediation,” the April 28 email stated. “This is happening because the apartment is unsafe and there will be no heat or air conditioning until all the work is complete. Once the work has been completed and signed off on by the city, you will be allowed to enter again.”
“The health and safety of our residents is our first priority,” Pennrose said in a statement to Report Annapolis News. “We are committed to ensuring our residents are supported and that the matter is resolved thoroughly and promptly.”
According to Pennrose, "During routine preventative maintenance, specifically a scheduled filter replacement, on Friday, April 24, 2026, our team identified a concern within a resident unit. Our team responded immediately. A licensed remediation vendor was on-site within one hour to assess and address the situation."
The company added that temporary hotel accommodations have been arranged at no cost to the resident while repairs are completed.
A spokesperson for the City of Annapolis said the city conducts both annual and complaint-driven inspections of rental properties. “These inspections ensure compliance with Annapolis City Code and are in effect for all rental properties in the City,” the spokesperson said.
Additional details have been requested from Pennrose, including whether the condition involved confirmed mold and, if so, the type and extent identified. Further clarification has also been sought regarding whether the issue is isolated to a single unit or if similar concerns have been identified in other units or building systems, including HVAC or mechanical areas. This is a developing story.
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