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City Steps In as Landlord Walks Away | Anchorage News

City Steps In as Landlord Walks Away | Anchorage News

Published 3 weeks, 2 days ago
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Anchorage just passed a bold new law forcing landlords to help tenants relocate if their property becomes unsafe — and one shocking case exposed a loophole: a fourplex with no heat, broken windows, and exposed wires was handed over to the city by a absentee owner. Tenants like Emily Lopez, living in fear and discomfort, were forced to stay until the city stepped in — ultimately spending $8,000 to relocate a family of thirteen and preparing to demolish the building for future housing.

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