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A Warren man’s water bill jumped from $40 to more than $500 in a month. Now, he’s facing eviction
By Kyla Russell at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 19, 2026
· 3 min read
A Warren man said he could be evicted over a water bill that shot from about $40 to more than $580 in one month with no clear explanation.Albert Speier lives at Lafayette Place manufactured housing community. He said the community’s owner said a leak is to blame, but the owner never showed any pr...
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Why this matters in The Detroit
The sudden and unexplained spike in Albert Speier's water bill from $40 to over $580 in one month has put him at risk of eviction from his home at Lafayette Place manufactured housing community. This case is not an isolated incident, as Local 4 has been tracking similar water-billing issues at manufactured housing communities across the region. The lack of transparency and proof of the alleged leak has left Speier with no clear recourse, highlighting the need for greater accountability from community owners and managers. As Speier navigates this situation with the help of his tenant union, it remains to be seen how Sun Communities will respond to Local 4's inquiry and whether Speier will be able to resolve his bill and avoid eviction. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for Speier and potentially other residents in similar situations, underscoring the importance of fair and accurate billing practices in manufactured housing communities.
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Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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