In a recent blog posting, the Center for Community Progress discusses the various impacts on people and property as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the critical functions code enforcement personnel perform to mitigate them.
The posting advocates for local governments thoroughly investigating all aspects when considering cuts to code enforcement.
The three responses local governments should prioritize now to mitigate the anticipated damaging effects of this crisis are;
- Adapt Responses to Deferred Property Maintenance
- Increase Communication with Renters and Landlords
- Track Residential and Commercial Vacancies
To view the posting, please click on following link
We Will Need Code Enforcement Now More Than Ever: Three COVID-19 Responses to Protect Neighborhoods