Fishers rental cap debate heats up as lobbyists send out messages opposing move

Fishers rental cap debate heats up as lobbyists send out messages opposing move

FISHERS, Ind. — Text messages have gone out to some Fishers residents this week urging them to voice opposition to the city's proposed cap on rental properties that could be voted on as soon as next week. The message blast was paid for by "Hoosier Homeowners Alliance," which is associated with the Indiana Association of Realtors. "The Fishers City Council is looking to control who you can sell your home to," the message read. "Meaning you may be…

Podcast: Opposition to Fishers rental cap proposal

Last month, I recorded a podcast with Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness and his Chief of Staff Jordin Alexander about the proposed 10% cap in the number of single-family home rentals for each subdivision in the city (listen at this link). With a City Council public hearing scheduled April 21 about this issue, I invited two opponents of the ordinance under consideration.  Fishers resident and real estate professional Steve Ladig and former City Council…