The Fort Madison City Council has delayed proposed updates to the city’s rental property ordinance after a lengthy debate over tenants’ privacy rights. The Pen City Current reports that during Tuesday’s meeting, Councilor Matt Emmett introduced an amendment that would allow tenants to refuse routine inspections while they occupy a rental unit, with inspections delayed until the property becomes vacant. Emmett argued the change would better prote…
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