Columbus is considering creating a registry of rental properties in the city.
Councilman Nick Bankston said a rental registry would give the city a better understanding of of how many residential rental units are in Columbus. He said the registry will also keep landlords accountable and help gauge the need for financial support for renters, “ensuring not only that folks are able to afford their rent, but ensuring the health and safety of those units as well.”
The city already has a registry for vacant properties, which Bankston said is in operation. He said that initiative and the possible rental registry are part of the city’s Housing for All package…