Elmira approves “Fight on Blight” resolution for worst landlords & zombie homes


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MYTWINTIERS— ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - In a 5 to 1 vote, the Elmira City Council approved a "Fight on Blight" housing resolution on Monday night. The three-step plan includes publishing a monthly list identifying the city's worst landlords who fail to address code violations, strengthening efforts to put abandoned "zombie homes" back on the market, and []

MYTWINTIERS—Elmira landlords respond to city’s new monthly “worst landlords” list. ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) - A new resolution by the Elmira City Council to publish a monthly list of "worst" landlords is being met with some concerns from landlords. Some say the resolution is unnecessary and sends the wrong message. "First of all, I want to make sure everybody knows that I'm not against tenants, I []

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