PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The capital city has reached a tentative agreement with Skyline at Waterplace in a months-long eviction dispute, 12 News has learned.
Josh Estrella, a spokesperson for Mayor Brett Smiley, confirmed to 12 News that the Providence Committee on Claims and Pending Suits will take up the proposed settlement on Monday.
Skyline and the capital city have been embroiled in a legal battle since April 2023 when the venue’s owners were accused of violating their lease agreement by not keeping the property in good condition.
The city warned that if the venue didn’t address the supposed violations, it would demand Skyline pay back nearly four years worth of rent, which was abated throughout the pandemic due to financial hardships.
The capital city was given the greenlight last November to evict Skyline for missing several key deadlines throughout the legal proceedings. Skyline at Waterplace quickly appealed the decision, which allowed the venue to remain in the space for the time being.