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Residents and tenants urge action on slumlords, code enforcement; council schedules proposed inspections ordinance
Summary
Dozens of public commenters described pest infestations, mold, electrical hazards and alleged poor enforcement at properties managed by several large landlords; speakers called for a city ordinance requiring regular inspections of multifamily properties (item 19) and stronger enforcement. Council moved item 19 to a future agenda for study.
A broad set of public commenters at the Aug. 6 meeting described deteriorating rental conditions across multiple wards, urged stronger code enforcement and asked the council to adopt an ordinance requiring regular inspections of multifamily housing.
Tenants and advocates singled out property management companies by name — Bridge Management, IE Hightower/IE Rentals, PAMA Management — and alleged chronic problems including mold, rodent infestations, electrical hazards, water intrusion and unaddressed habitability issues. Several speakers said management intercepts tenant requests, that code enforcement…
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