SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Syracuse’s mayor, Ben Walsh, has announced a new community tool to help renters learn more about a property before renting.
The new tool “Look Before You Rent” allows users to search by address or neighborhood to discover a property’s status.
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“We want people to live in safe, healthy housing and have access to property information that can help them make informed decisions before signing a lease,” said Mayor Walsh. “Look Before You Rent is built on a user-friendly map that provides a baseline understanding of a property’s record with City Code Enforcement.”
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The tool, available on desktop and mobile devices, has an interactive map that provides information on code violations, if a property has been declared unfit, and other property information, the city said.
“As an agency who helps assist low-income tenants in obtaining safe and affordable rental housing, the Look Before You Rent tool will be incredibly helpful to us and the tenants we serve,” said Sharon Sherman, Executive Director of the Greater Syracuse Tenants Network…