Summary
Durham is considering a new tenant defense ordinance designed to crack down on dangerous rental properties and protect local renters. If you rent in the city and worry about unsafe living conditions, this is a major move that could finally hold bad landlords accountable.
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It could cost the city money to set up and enforce new rules, but it might save renters cash on medical bills and ruined belongings from crummy apartments.
Renters living in sketchy apartments who desperately need safer and healthier homes.
Slumlords and negligent property owners who will actually have to fix their buildings.
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