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Committee hears case studies after hotel and apartment displacements; staff to propose code, process and partnership changes in March
Summary
The Housing, Safety and Community Committee on Feb. 3 reviewed early findings following two major housing enforcement situations — Lamplighter Inn and Tanglewood Apartments — and heard staff say the city can act more quickly in select cases if paired with clear parameters, partner services and a protocol for occupant relocation. Staff will return
Charlotte’s Housing, Safety and Community Committee on Feb. 3 reviewed early findings from city action around two major housing situations — the Lamplighter Inn and Tanglewood Apartments — and discussed policy options to strengthen code enforcement, prevent unsafe housing conditions and reduce displacement impacts.
Rebecca Heffner of Housing & Neighborhood Services and Jerry Green of Code Enforcement summarized case studies the committee had requested after previous briefings. Staff said Lamplighter Inn (a lodging establishment) and Tanglewood Apartments (a multifamily complex) presented different enforcement challenges but both highlighted the need for earlier intervention, clearer…
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