Greenfield rental registry ordinance and rent control
Key Questions
What progress has been made on the Greenfield rental registry ordinance?
Councilor Garrett's draft ordinance for inspections of buildings with 6+ units is advancing through the process.
Did City Council support rent control measures?
The Greenfield City Council unanimously backed a resolution supporting statewide 5% rent cap bills amid average rents of $1,700.
What is the context for local rent control advocacy?
The resolution follows public comment from residents, with noted landlord opposition and tenant advocacy for the measures.
What state-level rent control bills are involved?
The council resolution supports pending state legislation for rent caps in response to local housing cost pressures.
Are there any new rules on renter broker fees?
A state law effective last August requires landlords rather than renters to pay broker fees, with warnings issued by the governor and attorney general about illegal practices.
Councilor Garrett draft for 6+ unit inspections advancing; City Council unanimously backs resolution supporting 5% rent caps via state bills amid $1,700 avg rents with landlord opposition and tenant advocacy noted.