Council urges closure of Woodley Terrace complex, cites long-running safety concerns and plans for resident assistance

Council motion and allegations
Councilor Mitchell presented a written resolution declaring Woodley Terrace (EEG LLC) an extreme danger to the health, safety and welfare of residents and asked the council to express its intent that the complex at 3923 Woodley Road be closed indefinitely. He said the council has pursued compliance for years and that recent inspections revealed problems unlikely to be fixed quickly.

Legal limitations and assistance planning
Legal counsel told the council that the property is in ongoing litigation, which limits immediate enforcement action. Council members discussed coordination with Montgomery Housing Authority, United Way, Salvation Army, Red Cross and local affordable-housing partners to relocate affected residents, with Mitchell volunteering to help contact agencies and Eddie Compton on housing placement.

Council action
The council suspended rules and adopted the written resolution unanimously as a formal expression of council intent; the resolution does not itself order immediate closure but directs staff and legal to examine options consistent with ongoing litigation and to plan resident assistance.

Next steps for residents
Council members emphasized relocation and assistance planning, noting initial outreach to partner agencies to identify vouchers, temporary shelter and affordable housing. Legal will review the municipality’s authority given the litigation status and advise on any enforcement required to close or condemn units in the complex.