The first floor of the historic Leland House in downtown Detroit felt as cold as the street outside. That’s where Dianne Lamb stood on a recent morning, bundled in a hooded winter coat, her breath visible in the unheated air. She’d slept two hours and was worn out from packing. For the past 12 years, she’s lived in a one-bedroom apartment in the fabled building.
Until the day after Thanksgiving, the 58-year-old thought she’d retire here.
Then management handed out letters at the front desk saying DTE Energy planned to cut the power and everyone had to be out within five days because of unpaid electricity bills that are now in the six figures…