Inspection of Residential Rental Properties

A Resolution on the Inspection of Residential Rental Properties

WHEREAS, the 2003 General Assembly passed a bill, House Bill 748 (HB 748), that was amended to limit the ability of local governments to perform visual inspections on residential rental property; and

WHEREAS, Senate Bill 361 (SB 361), was also introduced during the 2003 General Assembly which would require every government within the state to be bound by each statute enacted by the General Assembly and by any rule or regulation adopted unless stated otherwise; and

WHEREAS, SB 361 would clearly violate the intent of home rule and seriously undermine municipal powers; and

WHEREAS, cities are the government closest and most responsive to the needs of municipal residents and businesses; and

WHEREAS, the Metro Atlanta Mayors Association is concerned about the unnecessary erosion of home rule and the ability of cities to enact ordinances and regulations to protect the health, safety and welfare of municipal residents.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Metropolitan Mayors Association (MAMA) supports the repeal of HB 748 that limits the ability of local governments to conduct inspections of residential rental property.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that MAMA opposes any legislation that attempts to restrict the authority of municipalities to provide certain services to their citizens.

Approved September 30, 2004