Greensboro City Council approved amending the Minimum Housing Standards Commission’s abilities despite the concerns of residents and advocates.
The council voted 8-1 to remove the commission’s ability to study rental rates and inspect homes under investigation. The decision came after a dozen residents, including a current commissioner, called on officials to better empower the board and not restrict its abilities to help those in need.
Council Member Hugh Holston voted against the amendment. He said the larger issue is that the housing conditions some landlords have provided for their tenants have been deplorable…