Tenants told to look for alternate housing as water bill deadline looms for apartment owner

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — People who live at The Morgan apartments were left in limbo Tuesday. The company that owns the complex has until Aug. 21 to pay its utility bill or residents could face possible water shut-offs.

In the meantime, the city is urging residents to find other places to stay.

“We want to be clear — an interruption of services is a last resort action for the city,” said St. Petersburg Public Information Officer Samantha Bequer. “While the city may not take immediate action to suspend services on Aug. 21, residents at this property are strongly encouraged to begin exploring alternative housing solutions as soon as possible.”…

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