Lawmaker Sued for Overdue Rent as Strand Street LLC Seeks Eviction and Payment

Strand Street LLC has filed a lawsuit against Senator Samuel Carrion, seeking eviction and recovery of over $26,000 in unpaid rent for a property in Frederiksted. The senator's legal response is pending as election season approaches

On Wednesday, Strand Street LLC filed a forcible entry and detainer complaint against Samuel Carrion and all other occupants of a property located on 69C King Street in Frederiksted. According to the complaint and attached exhibits, Mr. Carrion, who operates a cafe and deli at the location, leased the property in October 2021 at an initial rate of $1,035 a month, which according to the agreement between landlord and tenant would rise annually to reach a rate of $2016.58 by October 2023.‌

A statement of account submitted by the landlord shows that for at least a year, Mr. Carrion has been racking up unpaid invoices. As of August 2, 2024, his outstanding balance is $26,235.77.

Strand Street LLC says that they delivered a 7-day demand for payment of past due rents on August 12, but the deadline for payment came and went with no response from Mr. Carrion, a member of the 35th Legislature. As such, they have turned to the courts, asking that the lawmaker be evicted from the premises, and a judgment entered against him for the outstanding monies due, including attorney’s fees.‌