Rep. Cory Mills is facing a lawsuit in Washington D.C. over unpaid rent totaling $85,009 for a property he moved into in June 2023, with an initial court hearing scheduled for September 8. The landlord, Bozzuto Management Company, seeks to evict Mills and require future payments through the court. Mills has denied any wrongdoing regarding the rent issue, citing payment processing problems, and is also under police investigation for an unrelated alleged assault.
The Tavern Downtown, a popular restaurant in Hartford, Connecticut, has closed after a rent dispute led to eviction. Court documents reveal that the restaurant failed to pay its $9,000 monthly rent for March and April 2024, resulting in a legal battle with the building owner, Ann Uccello Apartments LLC. A judge ordered the restaurant to vacate, and a stipulation agreement was reached for a move-out date of June 30, with the plaintiffs retaining the $10,000 security deposit and the restaurant's kitchen.
A 54-year-old landlord in Queens, New York, has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon after confessing to the fatal stabbings of his girlfriend and two tenants. The victims, two women and one man, were found dead inside the home. The killings appear to be related to a rent dispute stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The landlord turned himself in to the police, stating that he "did something bad." The identities of the victims have not been released.
Metropolitan Brewing, one of Chicago's oldest craft breweries, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to tepid retail sales, unsustainable debt, and a rent dispute. The brewery owes over $1 million in back rent and fees to its landlord and more than $1 million to a bank for an equipment loan. Metropolitan's financial struggles began after moving to a larger location in 2017. The brewery hopes to restructure its debts and renegotiate its lease to continue operations, but if unable to do so, a sale or liquidation may be the only options. Craft beer sales have been challenging in the industry, and many closures have been attributed to lease difficulties.
A handyman known for removing squatters helped an older woman reclaim her Hollywood home from Iron Chef winner Adam Fleischman, who had been living there rent-free since May. The handyman filmed the confrontation and posted it on YouTube, prompting Fleischman to leave the house. The woman claims that Fleischman used her credit card without permission and did not pay her for hosting dinner parties at the home. Despite not having a lease, Fleischman argued that he was not a squatter and intended to pay rent. The situation highlights the challenges faced by homeowners in dealing with squatters and the need for stronger tenancy laws.
A murder-suicide occurred at a Branson apartment complex for seniors, with the victim identified as Whitney Davis, the manager of Branson Manor, and the shooter as Stephen Walsh. The incident, believed to be sparked by a rent dispute, resulted in Davis being shot and killed, while Walsh was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and support services have been provided to the residents affected by the tragedy.
A guest who rented an Airbnb in Brentwood, Los Angeles, has refused to leave the property for over 540 days and has not paid rent since her stay ended in April 2022. The homeowner, Dr. Sascha Jovanovic, is engaged in a legal battle with the guest, Elizabeth Hirschhorn, who demands a $100,000 relocation fee. The city has determined that the property has code violations, preventing eviction, and granting Hirschhorn strong tenant protections. All upcoming reservations have been canceled as the dispute continues.
