PG County Officials Scramble to Help Residents in Mass Eviction in Temple Hills

TEMPLE HILLS, MD — Prince George's County officials are working day and night to arrange housing for dozens of residents who were suddenly evicted from Lynnhill Condomiums after management fell more than $1 million behind utility bills, forcing the county by law to shut off electricity and water.

The county posted notices to all residents to vacate the premises at 3103 Good Hope Ave. on Oct. 25, and throughout the week and weekend, employees of the county were dispatched to assist the impacted residents, according to a statement from Prince George's County.

So far, the county has placed 11 households in long-term housing, five households in temporary housing and is working on permanent housing for 26 households.

PG County police and fire personnel will be on hand to monitor the safety of residents.

The Prince George's County Community Foundation has established the "Neighbors in Need" fund so people can donate to help Lynnhill residents. A total of $20,000 had been donated as of Oct. 28. To find out more, click here.

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