Update rental property inspection law to improve tenant safety protections
In Plain English
Richmond has required rental property inspections since 2005, but tenants report safety problems with the current system. Landlords can currently self-certify that their properties meet safety standards without actual inspections. If approved, the city will rewrite the law to require more inspections and create a tenant habitability plan.
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