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Housing committee recommends use of injunctive relief, in-rem repair orders and mold-testing pilot

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The Housing Committee reported recommendations to direct staff to advance new processes including in-rem repair orders and greater use of injunctive relief for code enforcement, plus a pilot for mold testing. The committee said staff will return with budget numbers and procurement steps and noted about $3,000,000 in pay-go funds are available.

The council's Housing Committee reported to the full council that members recommend directing staff to pursue new tools for code enforcement, including increased use of injunctive relief and in-rem repair orders when lawful and appropriate.

Committee members said the city has legal authority for injunctive relief but has not used it…

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