Council Continues Debate over Proposed Changes to Rental and Vacant Properties Programs

Council continues debate over proposed changes to rental and vacant properties programs

The Fort Madison City Council seems ready to make some significant changes to the city’s rental and vacant properties programs, but the debate over those changes will now drag on into the next month.

Fort Madison city leaders are continuing to debate proposed changes to the city's rental property ordinance, delaying a second reading after about an hour of discussion Tuesday night

Fort Madison city leaders are continuing to debate proposed changes to the city’s rental property ordinance, delaying a second reading after about an hour of discussion Tuesday night. The biggest point of contention is whether tenants should be allowed to refuse routine inspections while they are under a lease. Council members Matt Emmett and Rick Thele, both rental property owners, argued inspections should take place between tenants rather tha…