The following is a guest post, written by Donna Newton of the Greensboro Neighborhood Congress. It contains important information about RUCO, and how you can take action in support of RUCO. (Slightly edited for the web from original emails.) # # # # # RUCO is under attack by opponents … > read more
At the YES! Weekly blog, Jordan Green is keeping up with the latest proposed changes to the City of Greensboro’s RUCO ordinance, governing inspection of rental units. Housing advocates insist on keeping proactive inspections that protect tenants — particularly low-income and poor tenants who often fear retaliation if they report bad … > read more
The City of Greensboro began the Rental Unit Certificate of Occupancy (RUCO) program in 2003. Landlords are required to receive a certificate — verifying that there are no code violations — for every rental unit. Since RUCO began, there has been a dramatic decline in the number of violations. (See … > read more