Blossom Apartments Settlement Motion Filed in Jackson
A receiver has proposed a $200,000 settlement to resolve a water utility lawsuit in Jackson.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Apartments
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Receiver Derek Henderson filed a motion to settle a long-standing lawsuit between JXN Water and the owner of Blossom Apartments. The agreement proposes a payment of $200,000 to resolve claims regarding more than $423,000 in unpaid water bills.
Why it matters
The settlement seeks to resolve mounting financial liabilities tied to the vacant Woodbine Street complex. By addressing these debts, the receiver aims to move forward with the planned liquidation of the property.
The settlement motion follows an original dispute over $423,000 in unpaid utility bills for the property on Woodbine Street. The proposed $200,000 payment represents the negotiated figure to clear JXN Water's claims against the complex.
The players
Derek Henderson
He serves as the court-appointed receiver tasked with managing the Blossom Apartments property.
JXN Water
This is the municipal utility provider that initiated the lawsuit regarding unpaid water service fees.
Relyance Bank
This financial institution holds the outstanding loans on the Blossom Apartments property.
Tony Little
He is the owner of the Blossom Apartments complex involved in the litigation.
Ted Henifin
He filed the initial complaint against the apartment owner regarding the utility arrears.
The details
After the property was ordered vacated by the Mississippi Home Corporation and subsequently ransacked by vandals, Derek Henderson was appointed receiver to protect the interests of Relyance Bank. The parties involved are now asking the court to determine if this settlement should be classified as a priority lien or a standard receivership cost.
Timeline
In 2025, Ted Henifin filed a complaint against owner Tony Little.
By March 2026, the apartment complex had been ransacked by vandals.
Derek Henderson was appointed as the receiver for the property in 2026.
The motion for settlement was filed on October 2, 2026.
Roadmap
This settlement marks a critical step in the liquidation of distressed residential assets within the city. It follows the precedent established by the Mississippi Home Corporation's order to vacate the property, which effectively ended the complex's viability as a rental housing unit.
The potential liquidation of the Woodbine Street property may lead to future development or site cleanup for the neighborhood. Residents and local businesses should monitor court filings for updates on when the long-vacant site might be cleared or sold.
The takeaway
The move to settle utility debts reflects the complex process of managing abandoned properties in receivership. Parties involved now await a court decision that will determine the final distribution of remaining asset value.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Wlbt.
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