Direct staff to study banning corporate purchases of residential properties
In Plain English
Large corporations and investors buy up residential properties in Richmond, driving up housing costs and displacing residents. The city wants to study whether it can legally ban these practices to keep housing affordable for families. Staff will research similar laws nationwide and return with recommendations in 180 days.
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