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Council hears second reading of elevator‑maintenance ordinance; tenants could seek rent relief after seven days out of service
Summary
Ordinance 07‑25 would add Chapter 1473 to require landlords to keep passenger elevators maintained and operational during a rental term; enforcement language would allow tenants to seek rent abatement or lease termination if an elevator is out of service for more than seven consecutive days.
BEXLEY — At its March 11 meeting the Bexley City Council held a second reading of Ordinance 07‑25, which would create Chapter 1473 to require landlords to maintain passenger elevators in residential rental properties for the duration of a lease.
Council member Marcelino introduced the ordinance and said tenants should be able to seek relief when an elevator is necessary for their enjoyment of the property. The enforcement section…
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