MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (WSBT) -- Persistent problems are forcing Michigan City leaders to shut down two motels indefinitely.
On Friday, the city announced that there had been unresolved city and fire code violations at the Ramada by Wyndham and Comfort Inn & Suites for a year.
With a lengthy list, the city says the severity of the violations posed significant life, health, and safety hazards.
With violations across the board, the doors are now closed at Ramada by Wyndham and Comfort Inn & Suites in Michigan city.
Code enforcement conducted its annual inspection of both motels on February 26th.
On May 7th, both motels were given letters of the various code violations and given ten days to provide a timeline of repairs.
At the Comfort Inn & Suites, the inspection checklist includes multiple rooms with wall defects, specifically peeling paint, cracks, water damage, and mold-like substances.
The report also says many rooms are without working electrical outlets.
At the Ramada, the inspection checklist shows rooms with holes in the ceiling, duct taped floor tiles, and water damage to ceiling tiles.
The reports also share the laundry area fuse panel is missing the piece meant to prevent electrical shock.
An inspection in compliance with the international fire code was also done at Comfort Inn & Suites with immediate life safety findings.
The inspection shows deficiencies in the fire suppression system, emergency lights non-functional, and unsafe electrical practices with the use of extension cords throughout the property.
These are only a fraction of the violations found by the city. There are nearly 100 in all.
The city adds that no staff or guests are permitted on the property until things are brought into full compliance.
WSBT 22 also reached out to both corporate companies for comment, Comfort Inn & Suites which is owned by Choice Hotels said the Michigan City location is an independently owned and operated franchise hotel. We have yet to hear back from Wyndham.
The business licenses for both properties were expired, and the city says it will not consider renewal until all violations are fully addressed by licensed contractors.