New Proposed Changes to the City of Charlotte Housing Ordinances

[Chris T.]

My realtor just let me know that the city of Charlotte is proposing a few changes to its rental housing ordinances.

While in general I support making sure that tenants have a safe and healthy place to live and owners being responsible for their properties, I do think it is always a good idea to review the changes being made and how they effect us owners. Some of the bigger changes appear to be with the penalties that can be imposed ($100 per day fines up to $500 per day or even jail time).

Here is a link to the proposed changes: Proposed Housing Ordinance Changes

There are upcoming public meetings as well as a survey on their website where feedback can be given. for those that are interested.

I am not sure how the city is trying to get the word out, but I am just hearing about this and I even previously had registered with them as a landlord. Just thought I'd share.