Halbert hits back after Millington threatens suit over alleged unpaid rent

City of Millington demands rent from Shelby Co. clerk; threatens legal action

The City of Millington has given the Shelby County clerk an ultimatum: Pay the rent your office owes us, or we’ll see you in court.

Shelby County Clerk claims her office owes Millington no money

Shelby County Clerk Wanda Halbert responded to the City of Millington, who claimed that her office is thousands of dollars behind on rent at the city's County Clerk's office.

Halbert hits back after Millington threatens suit over alleged unpaid rent

MILLINGTON, Tenn. — The City of Millington is threatening to take legal action against the Shelby County Clerk's office if it doesn't receive nearly $40,000 in past-due rent by Friday. But County Clerk Wanda Halbert says her office doesn't owe any rent and doesn't intend to pay any, contending that she has no lease agreement with the City of Millington. A letter obtained by WREG that was dated Oct. 3 states that the city will be forced to "enfor…