Frustrations rose outside of City Hall, while 12 supporters demonstrated on behalf of The Morgan tenants to keep their water on, after discovering the landlord did not pay the city.
Lurin Real Estate Holdings is the corporate landlord of The Morgan and Elements on Third. According to a press release from activists, the landlord has been pocketing tenants’ utility bills and owes $350,000 to the city.
The St. Petersburg Tenants Union, attorneys and other organizations stood outside to fight against the shut off, as they said it’s not the tenants’ fault and should not be punished…