DETROIT – Residents of the Leland House apartments in Detroit can rest easier, as power will remain on.
The building’s owner secured a loan and made the payment to DTE Energy on Monday (Dec. 8) afternoon.
The historic building, home to 40 residents and the iconic “City Club,” had been facing a shutoff over more than $40,000 in unpaid energy bills.
Residents, who were told earlier this week to move out by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, learned the news at a meeting Monday night.
“I was going through all kinds of worries. I wasn’t sleeping out, wasting gas, trying to find an apartment, and they were full. It was, it was all kinds of stuff I was going through. But now I can relax, you know, I can see the light. You know, it’s a wonderful thing,” said resident William Clark.
DTE released a statement, saying, “We recognize this has been a difficult situation for tenants of Leland House, and we remain committed to partnering with the city of Detroit to ensure they stay safe. We are equally committed to complying with all court orders throughout the bankruptcy proceeding and working toward a long-term solution.”