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Richford board discusses broad changes to rental housing ordinance
Summary
At a Nov. 13 special meeting, the Town of Richford discussed proposed requirements for annual rental registration, inspections, certificates of compliance, enforcement and appeals; the town administrator will consult St. Albans for enforcement practices.
The Town of Richford board met Nov. 13 and discussed proposed, far-reaching changes to the town’s housing ordinance, including annual registration requirements for owners of rental units, routine inspections, a certificate of compliance, enhanced enforcement and penalties, and a formal appeals process. Chair Steinhour presided; Town Administrator Marissa Tessier told the board she would reach out to Tim Smith for details on how St. Albans enforces its ordinance and on administrative processes.
Board members and town staff framed the discussion as preparatory: no formal vote was recorded at the meeting. The item covered both regulatory mechanics (how registration and inspections would be administered) and enforcement (penalties and appeal rights). Tessier’s follow-up with St. Albans is intended to provide examples of enforcement language and implementation steps the town could adopt or adapt.
