In March 2022, we reported on Washington Senate SB 5825 that would require the department of commerce to convene a work group to make recommendations on the creation of a statewide rental and vacant propertyREAD MORE
Rental Inspections – The Successes and Challenges
A recent webinar, convened by Strategic Code Enforcement Management Academy (SCEMA) discussed how to leverage Health Impact Assessments’ program and policy recommendations with local leaders, nonprofits, and code officials. Additionally, representatives from Syracuse and RochesterREAD MORE
Scary Development? Frustration Boiling Over With Vacant Properties
The proliferation and associated dangers of fires at vacant properties are well documented. These fires are often attributed to squatters or homeless individual taking up residence. However, a new report from Flint MI asks aREAD MORE
JAMA Study abandoned house repairs reduced nearby gun violence
Installing new doors and windows, trash cleanup, and weeding at abandoned houses in Philadelphia led to substantial drops in nearby gun violence, according to a new study from the University of Pennsylvania and Columbia UniversityREAD MORE