JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The state fire marshal ordered the power to be cut at 5 p.m. Thursday at a Zen Living Suites Extended Stay due to issues that need to be fixed. About a month ago, tenants were given hours to vacate after the fire marshal and code enforcement found unsafe conditions during an inspection. Code enforcement once again inspected the motel from room-to-room, and while it was not shut down, it was issued a stop work order. The fire marshal said water was coming out of electrical sockets and that power needed to be shut off to fix the issue. Its unclear when people will be able to stay in the extended stay again.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Dozens of people renting rooms at the Zen Living Suites near University Boulevard and Interstate 95 were told they had to vacate by 5 p.m. Tuesday because code enforcement deemed the entire property unsafe to live. While some made arrangements to go to another motel that may cost more to stay, others said they are now homeless. News4Jax saw groups of people lined up at the front office to be refunded for rent that they paid in advance. Ailsa Mattox told News4Jax she was not only living at the Zen Living Suites but working there, as well. Despite the conditions at the motel, she said it was the most affordable option for them.