City of Omaha plans to charge owner of Yale Park Apartments

(KMTV) — The City of Omaha plans to file criminal charges against Kay Anderson, the owner of the Yale Park Apartments , Mayor Jean Stothert announced Friday.

According to Stothert, Anderson did not file for any permits since the violations, more than 2,000 in total , were discovered in September. Anderson has been given the maximum amount of time to show significant progress on redoing the complex which he has not done, according to the mayor.

City Building Inspector Scott Lane said they last checked in on the buildings on Jan. 17 and no electrical or gas fixes had been completed.

City Attorney Matt Kuhse said they plan to file more than 100 charges of code violations with each one carrying a penalty of up to 6 months in jail and/or a $500 fine.

Anderson has until Feb. 4 to accept the citation or a warrant will be issued for his arrest.

(This story was originally reported by our partner station KMTV)