MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An attorney representing the city of Memphis says conditions at Serenity Towers are horrible and the city is tired of "babysitting a problem property." Recently, the nearly 200 elderly and disabled tenants had to go without hot water and air conditioning for days, and there are claims of an ongoing pest infestation. "The city is bleeding resources in maintaining and managing, what I call babysitting, a problem property. And we are tired of it," City of Memphis counsel Carlissa Shaw told a judge Thursday. A lawyer for the company overseeing Serenity Towers says they are still problem-solving. ► More on Serenity Towers Thursday's hearing started with the environmental judge refusing to let those with Millennia Housing, the company that runs Serenity Towers, dodge their responsibilities. "I think we are just about at that point that we need a permanent solution," said Environmental Court Judge Patrick Dandridge. Things ended with the representative for Millennia dodging our cameras. A power surge at the beginning of the month left elevators out of order, no hot water and no air conditioning for days, nearly a week in some cases, inside a complex that houses elderly and disabled tenants. Most of the issues are now up to code. But an even greater issue surrounds the ongoing problem with bedbugs. Geoffrey Gaia, an attorney for Millennia, said one floor of the building is treated every two weeks, but the remainder of the building will be treated next Tuesday. "Remember that Millennia went through three pest control companies, and the original one was continuing to treat, even though they were not being paid," said Marcus D. Ward, special master for Serenity Towers. Shaw, who represents the city, said Millennia hasn't paid any penalty throughout the litigation. "Millennia has failed to pay a dime, not one dime in fines in any of this litigation. They currently owe this court $36,012.75," Shaw said. Shaw says the 169 tenants living there deserve better. "Millennia is a problem in our community. As a corporation they prey on the most vulnerable people," she said. The city is set to conduct another sweep in which city code enforcement must go into every unit. There have already been three sweeps in which you, the taxpayer, are picking up the tab. Shaw says it about more than finances — there are safety concerns for the workers who inspect the property. "The last time they conducted a sweep when they got home, they still had bugs coming from their bodies," she said. "My best solution would be for the judge to order the owners of Millennia to come stay a night at their own property." In the end the judge said four final words: "I want this done" — something both sides agree on.   "We are fighting, and we are fighting not just for a Band-Aid of a solution, but a permanent solution that works for all of the residents," Assistant City Attorney Will Gibbons said. Kentucky judge shot and killed inside courthouse, police say Police chief warns of bottle bomb danger Arkansas suit against Family Dollar over rat infestation moves forward Lisa Lewis of Donelson Elementary is this week’s Tennessee Lottery Educator of the Week Tesla patents wireless charging system Millennia will be back in court Oct. 3 and Oct. 15.