COU Enforcement Against Landlords
Summary
Vulnerable entrepreneurs keep signing leases for uses that aren't permitted, losing deposits to 'too bad, so sad' landlords. The new policy lets the city cite property owners up to $500 a day after cure periods lapse — a market-based nudge to vet tenants.
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fines up to $500 daily for noncompliant landlords; reduces code enforcement burden.
Small business owners — especially east-side entrepreneurs — who won't lose deposits to unscrupulous landlords.
Landlords who fail to verify tenant compliance face citations and fines.
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