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Bay City commission adopts resolution directing staff to study equitable rental‑housing measures
Summary
Commissioner Bernie Obershaw introduced a resolution asking city staff to study measures to improve rental‑housing safety and fairness, including code amendments, repair timelines, penalties and guidance on rent‑setting software; the commission adopted the resolution and asked for a staff report within 90 days.
The Bay City Commission on July 21 adopted a resolution asking the city manager to study options for improving rental‑housing safety, accountability and equity and to return findings and recommendations within 90 days.
Commissioner Bernie Obershaw introduced the resolution, which the text says the city is "committed to ensuring that housing options are accessible, fair housing and equitable for all residents" and notes that "approximately 30% of all in the City Of Bay City are rental properties." The resolution directs staff to review City code, enforcement fines, repair timelines for health‑and‑safety issues, penalties for rent increases that violate lease terms, and the legality and ethical use of automated rent‑setting software.
Why it matters: The resolution seeks to direct staff to develop possible municipal responses to…
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