September 8, 2026Asheville City Council
What it does
Prohibits collecting rent on unfit dwellings.
- Passed. Everyone present voted yes.
- Why it matters: This ties a landlord's right to collect rent to the condition of the dwelling, enforced through the city's existing inspection orders.
Official title: Prohibit collecting rent on unfit dwellings
Carried unanimously
From the minutes: This motion was seconded by Councilwoman Turner and carried unanimously.
What was voted on
add Section 4-209(c) to the city code making it unlawful for an owner to collect rent from a tenant occupying a dwelling that has become unfit for human occupancy, once a city inspector issues an order under Section 4-217(b). Motion by Councilwoman Ullman, seconded by Councilwoman Turner.
Open the minutesOrdinance No. 5261