Detroit's Leland House: A Chilly Evacuation Story

Detroit's Leland House faces another challenge. This time, it's not about money. It's about staying warm. A power outage hit the nearly 100-year-old building. It forced everyone out. The fire marshal called it an emergency. People had to leave their homes quickly. The building has had problems before. Last month, the owners couldn't pay their bills. They owed a lot of money for electricity. A judge helped them make a payment plan. But that didn't stop the current issue. Winter weather caused a power outage. Now, residents are in a hotel. They don't know when they can go back. The city is trying to help. They are working with the families. They want to provide services. But the building's future is still unclear. The owners owe over $57, 000 to DTE. They got a $1. 2 million loan. This is to pay the debt and fix other problems. But will it be enough? The building might close. Talks about this will start again in January. Residents are worried. They don't know if they'll have a home to return to. It's a tough situation. They need answers soon.