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Chairwoman outlines county options for tenants with maintenance complaints; residents directed to building inspections and courts for remedies
Summary
Chairwoman Lisa Cupid advised residents with habitability concerns to contact Cobb County Community Development for unit inspections and described state protections against landlord retaliation; she outlined possible court defenses such as paying rent to the court where applicable.
At the July 17 town-hall, Chairwoman Lisa Cupid addressed resident questions about corporate landlords and the county's role in enforcing maintenance standards for rental units.
Cupid said residents who believe their rental unit is not habitable or safe should contact Cobb County Community Development, specifically the chief building official's office, and provide the unit address to request an…
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