Summary
Durham is cracking down on slum lords by freezing rent for tenants living in dangerous homes until they actually fix the problems. If your place is falling apart, you won't have to pay until it's safe again.
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Impact analysis
Landlords will lose rent money until they bring their properties up to code, while renters get temporary financial relief from paying for dangerous living conditions.
Renters trapped in sketchy apartments who finally get some real leverage to force repairs.
Landlords who rely on steady rent checks from unmaintained properties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Why Durham is betting on Legal Aid to prevent evictions amid rising rent costs
Why Durham is betting on Legal Aid to prevent evictions amid rising rent costs Raleigh News & Observer
Durham halts rent collection from tenants in houses with unsafe living conditions
Durham halts rent collection from tenants in houses with unsafe living conditions The Duke Chronicle
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