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Fayetteville Housing Authority raises security deposit policy, updates bylaws and hires Rose Law Firm
Summary
The board approved a new security‑deposit procedure (raising the standard $50 deposit for future tenants), bylaw amendments removing the resident‑commissioner designation while preserving resident engagement, and a contract with Rose Law Firm for legal services; votes were recorded on multiple resolutions.
The Fayetteville Housing Authority board voted to approve several administrative changes: a revised security‑deposit procedure, amendments to the authority’s bylaws, and a contract for legal services with Rose Law Firm.
Shonda and Tara explained the security deposit proposal (resolution 13 76) to increase the standard deposit for future residents because the existing $50 payment does not cover typical make‑ready and repair costs. Tara said the deposit would be refundable based on how the unit is left and staff would provide an itemized list of deductions when appropriate: "The deposit is…
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