Eviction Drama! Congressman Blames Broken Link for $85K Rent Debt?!
Rep. Cory Mills (R-Fla.) is embroiled in a legal battle with his landlord over a significant amount of unpaid rent. Bozzuto Management Company is seeking to evict the congressman from his Washington, D.C. apartment, alleging he owes over $85,000 in rent dating back to March. According to court documents filed in D.C. Superior Court, the monthly rent for the property is a hefty $20,833.
The management company is requesting the court's permission to evict Mills and is also seeking an order requiring him to deposit future monthly payments with the court until the case is resolved. An initial hearing is scheduled for September 8th.
Mills, however, claims the issue stems from a faulty online payment portal. He took to X (formerly Twitter) to share screenshots of emails he allegedly sent to his landlord, indicating that the payment links were not functioning correctly. He argues that the error code he received points to a problem on the landlord's end, potentially related to the Windows Installer Service or bank connectivity.
The luxury apartment, reportedly located in a building that once housed President Biden's granddaughter, Naomi, boasts amenities such as private elevators, captivating views, Italian cabinetry, and Calacatta quartz countertops. The penthouse level offers residents “access through private elevators for discrete comings and goings,” “captivating views in every residence,” “bold Italian cabinetry,” “Calacatta quartz countertops” and the services and amenities “of a world-class hotel,” according to the website.
Adding another layer of complexity, this isn't the first incident involving Mills at the same address. Earlier this year, police investigated an alleged assault reported by a woman, Sarah Raviani, who reportedly lived with Mills. While Mills denied any wrongdoing, and the incident was later described as a misunderstanding, it raises further questions about the congressman's living situation.
The case is ongoing, and it remains to be seen how the court will rule. The outcome could significantly impact Mills' reputation and his residency in Washington D.C.