'It is frustrating for people because they've seen where apartments that owe large utility amounts could have their meters removed and it's lights out for everybody ...' said Anderson Housing Authority CEO Kimberly Townsend.
"Once that power goes off what are we going to go? It's going to be a challenge," said Troy Nighbourne, a resident.Some residents say services are supposed to be included in their rent while others say they pay their own utilities."I am very surprised. It came to be a shock to me. I never lived in a place like this it's ridiculous. I mean if they collect rent, they should pay bills," said Madison Square resident Bruce Stennis.
"Those problems never got resolved and they ended their relationship with us so the monies we had already paid is due back to us because we are only supposed to pay on properties that pass inspection," she said.She added the city doesn't want to pull the plug cutting off residents from water and utilities but is seeking repayment of funds.
Eicks said that the city is seeking payment of any past due utilities as part of an agreement that will allow Bingham to sell the property to another management company. Eicks said that matter is being handled by legal counsel. He continued, “We have other options that we will pursue if an agreement is not reached in the near future.