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Forney is looking at new rules for rental properties to make sure they’re safe for everyone. If you rent your home or own a rental property, these changes could shift your daily responsibilities and rights.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The program has generated $253,000 in fees, which funds a dedicated inspector and weekend code enforcement.
Residents benefit from improved property maintenance and code compliance.
Property managers and tenants face scheduling difficulties and potential legal risks.
Denied by the city council alongside Phase 5B over neighborhood concerns regarding rentals and crime.
This project would introduce a new commercial use to the area, which could change traffic patterns and the aesthetic of the site.
This will require new subdivisions to have more resident control and fewer rentals, aiming to improve long-term neighborhood quality.
Allows the restaurant to serve alcohol, which is currently restricted due to its proximity to a school.
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Residents are concerned about the high number of investor-owned rental homes in new subdivisions, which they feel impacts neighborhood stability and safety. The Council is working on legislative strategies to limit this concentration.