ORLANDO, Fla. — The owners of an Orlando apartment complex haven't been paying their water bills.
Channel 9's Myrt Price broke the story when a judge said PDQ was destroying evidence during bankruptcy and foreclosure hearings.
Residents of the Mercy Drive apartments said they are confused and don't know where to turn.
They're worried about their water and many say they don't know what they would do if it were turned off.
Michael Willis said he is fed up with the conditions at the Bordeaux & Lakeside Village apartments.
"I've been on this property for 32 years, and this is the worst I have ever seen this property," Willis said.
Last week, the power was disconnected at the leasing office because PDQ, the company that owns the complex, owes OUC a huge past-due bill for $65,000.
Because of PDQ's debt, residents face the possibility that water services and security lighting might be shut off.
"What are we going to do without water?" Willis asked.
Wednesday afternoon WFTV learned Fannie Mae is in the process of taking over most of PDQ's apartment complexes.
WFTV spoke to OUC and asked what that means for residents' water situation and power.
"The bill is still outstanding and at this point no one is in danger of the services being disconnected," said OUC spokesman Tim Trudell.
WFTV tried to talk with someone from PDG, but a woman who said the apartment complex was her property didn't want to talk and told Channel 9 to leave.
OUC said before they disconnect, they give seven to 10 days notice to residents so they will have time to prepare.
They said the bill is still PDQ's responsibility and Fannie Mae won't be stuck with the charges.
A spokesman with Fannie Mae said all tenant leases will be honored following completion of the foreclosure and legal process.
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