Motels Are Closing Left And Right

Denver News

Elyria Swansea neighborhood motel has been partially shut down & must correct health and safety violations. creating hazardous living conditions or it will be entirely shut down, city officials said. The west wing and full second story of the motel were shut down, many occupants were relocated to the first floor, said Capt. Pixley of the Denver Fire Department. As of Thursday about 70 people had been staying at the inn and 11 adults, along with three children, chose to leave. The Red Cross and RTD are partnering with city agencies to help occupants relocate. The city provided overnight lodging for three families, six people, Thursday night. Agencies also are working diligently with ownership to become compliant and address necessary issues. Since forming in 2013, the task force has conducted 40 motel inspections resulting in at least one business being shutdown as it was unable to stay compliant and up to code. https://www.denverpost.com/2018/09/27/health-violations-at-denver-mo