Kent’s housing inspection law is in doubt after a judge blocked enforcement

Portage County Courthouse. Photo by Jon Ridinger

Kent’s housing inspection law is in doubt after a judge blocked enforcement

- Wendy DiAlesandro

A group of local landlords and tenants have dealt another blow to Kent’s residential rental unit inspection and licensing code.

Following a 2021 lawsuit from landlords against the city that settled favorably for the plaintiffs, a judge last month ruled in favor of another group of landlords and their tenants challenging Kent’s inspection program.

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