Durham City Council unanimously approved a tenant protection ordinance allowing residents to withhold rent for dangerous conditions like mold and structural hazards, effective immediately.
City Council unanimously approved a tenant protection ordinance allowing residents to withhold rent for dangerous conditions like mold and structural hazards, effective immediately.
Council approved a 210-unit apartment complex in southeast Durham by 5-2 vote despite environmental group Sound Rivers alleging the developer cut off communication and refused standard water quality monitoring.
Council authorized a $1.75 million pilot program with Quorum Homes offering 2 percent low-interest loans for homeowners building accessory dwelling units, targeting 20 new ADUs within 2 to 3 years.