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Landlord fees: City manager admits an error

Posted June 24, 2010

Source: St. Albans Messenger, June 24

By Leon Thompson

“Municipal program would create, not add to inspection expenses

ST. ALBANS CITY –– The city manager here is taking full responsibility for misinformation he recently gave to local landlords about charges for inspection of rental dwellings.

Dominic Cloud said he apologizes if he gave the impression at the June 14 city council meeting that the city wants to assume the state’s inspection of rental properties because of hikes in state fees.
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Advocates pan Lauzon’s rental ideas

Posted June 16, 2010

Source: Times Argus, June 16, 2010

By David Delcore

“BARRE – City councilors had hoped to hear from tenants this week in their continuing effort to update local ordinances on rental properties in the city, But instead, with one exception, they heard from their advocates. [More ...]

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Landlords react to City takeover of inspections

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Source: St. Albans Messenger, Wednesday, June 16, 2010

By Leon Thompson

“ST. ALBANS CITY –– Fearing another fiscal burden on themselves and their tenants, a group of landlords here questions whether the city should localize the state inspection process and enact a fee schedule.

About 20 St. Albans City rental property owners packed the city council chambers Monday night to hear about the city’s plan to assume responsibility of the inspection program, starting July 1. [More ...]

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Barre landlords recite litany of woes

Posted June 9, 2010

Source: Times Argus, June 9, 2010

By David Delcore

“BARRE – A City Council that wanted to hear from local landlords got an earful this week, though not many of the problems aired during the two-hour session can be solved by City Hall.

Some 40 landlords showed up, saying their most pressing concern is finding a way to expedite the expensive eviction process. [More ...]

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