U.S. Representative Cory Mills is facing eviction from his Washington D.C. apartment due to alleged unpaid rent exceeding $85,000, according to court records. The complaint, filed by Bozzuto Management Company in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, claims that Mills has not made rent payments since March.
This situation was first highlighted by independent journalist Roger Sollenberger. Mills has publicly attributed the non-payments to issues with his online payment system, asserting that he contacted his landlord multiple times regarding this broken link. He shared his correspondence in which he discussed problems processing payments, including technical errors related to bank connectivity and installation issues.
Mills’ monthly rent for the Maryland Avenue apartment reportedly exceeds $20,800. This location is significant as it is where Sarah Raviani, who reported Mills for assault earlier this year, subsequently clarified that the incident was a misunderstanding, indicating she and Mills had been living together.
Interestingly, the eviction notice came shortly before Raviani deleted her social media accounts, raising questions about the timeline of events. Legal records indicate that Mills received prior notice from the landlord about overdue payments, including a demand letter in January for more than $18,000, which warned of potential legal action if unpaid. Although Mills was initially permitted to stay if he settled the overdue amount, he has since accrued late fees totaling over $850 on 17 occasions, with his rent reportedly increasing from over $17,000 to more than $20,000 monthly.
Mills, who has been a member of Congress since his election to represent Florida’s 7th Congressional District in June 2023, has maintained ownership stakes in several defense-related firms. His financial disclosures suggest a net worth above $24 million, as estimated by Quiver Quantitative.
This eviction case sheds light on the financial responsibilities of public officials and the complexities of managing personal finances in a public sphere. It emphasizes the importance of transparency and communication in landlord-tenant relationships, especially for individuals in positions of significant responsibility.