Mass Eviction in Temple Hills to Leave Dozens Homeless

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — Dozens of people will lose their homes after the management of an apartment building in Temple Hills proved unable to pay their utility bills, which will result in the eviction of all the tenants, according to the Prince George's County government.

The management at Lynnhill Condominiums at 3103 Good Hope Avenue has past utility bills of more than $1 million that have gone unpaid, and the Prince George’s County Department of Permitting, Inspections, and Enforcement (DPIE) on Tuesday "had to, by law, post notices to all residents to vacate the premises," the county said in a statement.

That means residents of the apartment building were given 72-hour notice to find other accommodations. The property will be closed after that and residents will need special permission to access the property.

County agencies are working with residents to find alternative houses and other resources.

A total of 77 of the 219 apartments were occupied at the time.

"Residents, the faith community and other organizations have started to help the people impacted by this situation," the statement adds. "Many of these affected families might need assistance with secure deposits for new apartments, money for hotel or other temporary, storage, moving, lodging or transportation. To assist with this effort, the Prince George’s County Community Foundation has established the Prince George’s County 'Neighbors in Need' fund so people can make donations to help out the Lynnhill residents."

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