The Fresno City Council will receive a quarterly report from ASET, the city’s Anti-Slum Enforcement Team at its Thursday (April 5) meeting. One of the properties in the status report, 5035-5048 E. Lane Avenue, belongs to Sean Sanchez. The city found over 1,300 violations at the 16-unit complex. “I am...
Time is Running Out for Slumlords. Rental Registry is Now Online
One day after GV Wire questioned when the city would launch its landlord registry website, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced that it is now online. The website allows Fresno landlords, whether they own an apartment complex or single family home, to register with the city. “This was a major undertaking...
Time is Running Out for Slumlords. Rental Registry is Now Online
One day after GV Wire questioned when the city would launch its landlord registry website, Fresno Mayor Lee Brand announced that it is now online. The website allows Fresno landlords, whether they own an apartment complex or single family home, to register with the city. “This was a major undertaking...
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
UPDATE: City Launches Rental Registry Website
UPDATE: 11:20 a.m., Jan. 10, 2018 Mayor Lee Brand announced the launch of the landlord registry website at a city hall news conference. Check back with GV Wire for a full story later today. ******************************************************************************************** The Fresno City Council will meet for the first time in 2018 this Thursday (Jan....
Rental Inspection Plan Passes, 4-3
[Note: check back Friday for video] Minutes after the Fresno City Council passed a rental inspection ordinance, sounds of joy emanated from the lobby, a circle of activists cheering and hollering. Tenants' rights attorneys, Faith in Fresno leaders and others celebrated a long-fought victory. Slumlords in the city isn't new....
Rental Inspection Plan Passes, 4-3
[Note: check back Friday for video] Minutes after the Fresno City Council passed a rental inspection ordinance, sounds of joy emanated from the lobby, a circle of activists cheering and hollering. Tenants' rights attorneys, Faith in Fresno leaders and others celebrated a long-fought victory. Slumlords in the city isn't new....
Council delays inspection vote
For Mayor Ashley Swearengin, an attempt to have an apartment inspection ordinance passed on her watch has expired. The city council voted 6-0 to delay hearing the Mayor's mandatory inspection plan until February 2. By then, current councilman Lee Brand will assume the mayor's chair. Swearengin has been pushing for a...
Council delays inspection vote
For Mayor Ashley Swearengin, an attempt to have an apartment inspection ordinance passed on her watch has expired. The city council voted 6-0 to delay hearing the Mayor's mandatory inspection plan until February 2. By then, current councilman Lee Brand will assume the mayor's chair. Swearengin has been pushing for a...