Millersburg Trailer Park Residents Secure Victory After Months of Uncertainty
For residents of Millersburg Trailer Park, the last several months brought mounting frustrations—uncollected trash, unpaid water bills, and uncertainty about the fate of their community.
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For residents of Millersburg Trailer Park, the last several months brought mounting frustrations—uncollected trash, unpaid water bills, and uncertainty about the fate of their community. But in June 2025, families who had spent months in limbo are now seeing a remarkable turnaround as new management takes charge and long-standing issues are being addressed. Problems for the park’s residents began emerging in February 2025, when families suspected their rent money was not being properly used.
By March, unpaid trash bills led to garbage piling up in the streets, making daily life unsanitary.
Attempts to contact the landlord went unanswered, and the park's water bill alone grew over $31,000 overdue. The crisis reached a legal turning point in April. With support from legal aid, tenants launched a class action lawsuit seeking a court-appointed receiver, hoping to restore stability to their homes. The Holmes County Court granted the request, moving swiftly to name a receiver who brought in a professional property management company. Since then, the visible changes are hard to miss.
Trash collection has resumed, water leaks have been repaired, and all utility bills are now up to date. According to Village Administrator Nate Troyer, these rapid improvements were critical for bringing back a sense of safety and community: “They came in, addressed the leaks, resumed trash service, and made sure things were handled. Everybody deserves a place to live”. Residents today speak of a “night and day” difference.
Communication has improved, play areas are clean, and families say they finally have hope for stability. Yet, for many, the experience has highlighted ongoing concerns about transparency in rural rental housing and the crucial role of community action in holding landlords accountable. While the park’s recovery stands as a testament to resident advocacy and local support, continued oversight will be important to maintain these gains.
The Millersburg Trailer Park case may now serve as a model for troubled properties elsewhere in Holmes County, providing hope—and a blueprint—for tenants facing similar issues.