MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Millennia, the Ohio-based company that failed to pay its bills and violated rules that left Serenity Tower residents in unsafe conditions, has to return all 150 deposits to their tenants.
The request was made by the judge while in court on Thursday morning.
Serenity Towers was deemed uninhabitable and now all residents must be relocated within 4 months. The Memphis Housing Authority is assisting the city in securing housing for them.
According to publicly available records, the Department of Housing and Urban Development has abated its Housing Assistance Payment contract with Millennia at Serenity which means tenants will get vouchers to move.
“Memphis Housing Authority is doing all that they can to maintain the health, safety, and welfare of the people in Serenity Towers. However, this is not intended to be a long-term transition,” said Carlissa Shaw, City of Memphis attorney.
Millennia’s attorney requested to be taken off the case but was denied. Unless they hire another attorney, Millenia must have representation every time they go to court.
The next court appearance for both parties is scheduled for February 6.