MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Global Ministries Foundation appeared in court Monday regarding the status of the embattled Tulane and Warren Apartments, as tenants prepare to relocate.
“The federal government laid down the decision that they were no longer going to fund the apartments,” Environmental Court’s John Cameron reminded both parties.
Cameron was on the bench for Judge Larry Potter.
He shared basic expectations with GMF’s attorney for the Tulane and Warren apartments, after HUD announced last month tenants will receive vouchers to find new a new place to live.
Conditions were just too bad.
Code enforcement said GMF is in court for failure to comply with city ordinances.
Cameron instructed GMF to secure vacant units and keep up with maintenance in the ones where folks are still living.
“The expected move out would be the end of April,” said GMF attorney Josh Kahane. He told people gathered in court that move out is delayed, while new housing gets lined up.
“I don’t have any comment at this time, but thank you guys for your interest,” he told WREG after court.
WREG pushed for answers about the latest GMF issue at Serenity Towers.
Last week, code enforcement found the complex was still not in compliance, due to a bedbug problem and a need for other repairs. However, code enforcement told WREG there had been improvements.
Code enforcement is still reviewing inspection reports, so there is not a court date for Serenity Towers yet.
GMF is due back in Environmental Court for Tulane and Warren Friday.
During Monday’s proceedings, Cameron noted GMF’s Goodwill Village Apartments previously received a “clean bill of health” from code enforcement.
