GOP Rep. Cory Mills Faces Eviction Over $85K Penthouse Debt
A cropped image of the congressional portrait of Florida's 7th congressional district representative, Cory Mills. 2022. Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress. Public domain.
Imagine living in a luxury penthouse overlooking the Potomac River, complete with private elevators and Italian cabinetry, only to find yourself facing eviction for missing $85,000 in rent. That is the reality for Florida Republican Congressman Cory Mills, whose landlord, Bozzuto Management, filed a lawsuit in July seeking to evict him from his swanky Washington, D.C., apartment. Despite earning a congressional salary of $174,000 annually, Mills has racked up several months' unpaid rent, sparking a spectacle that has captivated political observers and the public alike.
A Luxury Lifestyle Under Siege
The penthouse Mills calls home is no ordinary apartment. Located at The Wharf, a prestigious address in D.C., the residence boasts sweeping views and Calacatta quartz countertops. Residents enjoy the perks of a world-class hotel, including private elevators designed for discreet comings and goings. Yet, this high-end lifestyle has come with a hefty price tag of $20,833 per month, a sum Mills has apparently failed to pay consistently since March 2025, according to court documents filed in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, as reported by the New York Post.
Bozzuto Management's lawsuit alleges that Mills has missed four rent payments totaling roughly $85,000 and has been late on payments more than a dozen times since June 2023. The landlord is now seeking either eviction or for future rent payments to be placed into escrow. The eviction hearing is scheduled for September 2025, setting the stage for a public showdown over unpaid rent and financial responsibility.
The 'Broken' Payment Link Defense
Mills reportedly claims that every attempt to pay rent was thwarted by a technical issue on the landlord's payment portal, which he says repeatedly failed to process his payments. In a series of posts on X, formerly Twitter, Mills shared screenshots of emails he sent to his landlord requesting new payment links, arguing that the failure to process payments was due to a faulty system on the landlord's end. He also criticized Daily Beast reporter Roger Sollenberger, calling him a "biased hack" in response to coverage of the eviction case, as reported by the New York Post.
However, the landlord's ledger paints a different picture. It shows a history of late fees exceeding $15,000 since Mills began renting the penthouse in June 2023. The landlord had already issued a warning in January demanding payment of $18,000 overdue rent by the end of February, months before Mills began publicly complaining about payment issues.
Daily Beast reporter Roger Sollenberger, who first broke the eviction story, pointed out that Mills' screenshots only cover emails sent after he had already missed four months of rent. Sollenberger also highlighted Mills' long history of financial troubles, including foreclosure and lien issues spanning more than a decade, raising questions about how the congressman could afford such an upscale residence, as published in The Mirror US.
A Controversial Tenure
This eviction drama is just the latest in a series of controversies surrounding Mills. Earlier this year, the House Ethics Committee reportedly launched an investigation into federal weapons contracts awarded to a company Mills owns, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
In addition, Mills reportedly faced assault allegations from his 27-year-old girlfriend, who then later characterized the incident as a "misunderstanding," according to the The Daily Beast — the pro-Trump US attorney's office reportedly allowed the case to fade without charges. Mills has denied any wrongdoing.
Further complicating his public image, five Iraq War comrades have reportedly disputed Mills' claims about his military record, specifically questioning the circumstances behind his 2003 Bronze Star award. According to The Daily Beast, Mills quipped that commanders, not soldiers, write award citations, but the dispute has undoubtedly added to the scrutiny.
The Spectacle of Elite Struggles
Watching a MAGA congressman's luxury lifestyle unravel is a spectacle that resonates beyond the usual political drama. Here is a man who champions conservative values and fiscal responsibility yet finds himself embroiled in a public battle over unpaid rent on a penthouse apartment that many would envy. The contrast between Mills' salary and his mounting debt adds a layer of irony to the story.
The private elevator and exclusive amenities that once symbolized elite privilege now serve as a backdrop for legal proceedings that could force Mills out of his high-rise haven. The unfolding eviction case serves as a reminder that even those in power are not immune to financial troubles and public embarrassment.
What's Next?
As the eviction hearing approaches, all eyes will be on Mills to see how he navigates this challenge. Will he resolve the payment issues and keep his penthouse, or will the landlord prevail in court? The outcome could have implications for his political career, which is already marked by investigations and allegations.
Mills' office has stated that he has been in contact with the landlord, attempting to resolve the payment link issues. However, the landlord's legal action suggests that patience is wearing thin.
For now, the story of Cory Mills' penthouse blues serves as a cautionary tale about the pitfalls of elite living and the scrutiny that comes with public office. It also offers a rare moment of schadenfreude for those watching a MAGA figure face the consequences of financial missteps in the glare of the nation's capital.
Whether this chapter ends with a courtroom eviction or a last-minute payment, it is clear that Mills' luxury lifestyle is under siege, and the drama is far from over.
References: MAGA Rep Cory Mills Makes Bonkers Claim About Why He Missed $80K in Rent on Luxury Penthouse | GOP congressman facing eviction blames broken payment links for $85K in unpaid rent | Trump ally to be evicted from luxury DC penthouse as extraordinary $85K in debt exposed - The Mirror US | D.C. landlord seeks to evict congressman, alleging $85,000 in unpaid rent
