Earlier this year, Local Housing Solutions released a brief reviewing “empirical evidence about rental registries’ efficacy in promoting housing quality and affordability.
This brief is designed to be a resource for local governments considering establishing a rental registry or expanding an existing one. Drawing on a scan of nearly 50 rental registries across the country, the brief explores variations in their key features, such as what kinds of information registries gather, how often, and from whom. It concludes with a discussion of landlord compliance and strategies to boost enrollment.
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To view their April 2023 brief on managing vacant properties, please click here.