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This ordinance is significant for its comprehensive approach to addressing source-of-income discrimination, particularly in the context of housing and rental opportunities.Key aspects of this ordinance include:The creation of a $1 million Landlord Risk Mitigation Program to financially assist landlords who accept tenants with vouchers, such as Section 8.Establishment of a landlord liaison position within the City’s Housing Department to facilitate communication and support.Landlords are allowed to deny rental applications based on individualized assessments, such as criminal convictions, credit scores, and eviction history, but the ordinance also sets clear guidelines for what can and cannot be considered.It includes a delayed effective date, allowing time for landlords and tenants to adjust to the new regulations.The ordinance also specifies that certain properties, particularly older houses that cannot easily comply with current codes, are exempt from some of the source-of-income requirements.The guidelines provided by Kansas City's Ordinance 231019, detailing what can and cannot be considered in rental applications, include several notable points aimed at balancing the rights and concerns of both tenants and landlords:Individualized Assessment Allowed:Landlords can deny rental applications based on specific, individualized factors, including criminal convictions, credit score, eviction history, alleged damages, and rent-to-income ratio.

The code enforcer says hes never heard of our town confiscating properties.

If it’s so bad, instead of playing detective or code officer, why not move?  

Attorney’s were not allowed to accept contingent fees, attorney’s were prohibited from advertising, attorney’s were prohibited from pursuing and filing frivolous lawsuits, and lawsuits were limited by strict rules of Civil Procedures.

They would furnish it, enforce strict rules, and cover issues under $600.I'm curious about increased foot traffic and liabilities—if something major happens to a guest, would I be responsible?

Talk to a local appraiser and ask what upgrades add the most value in your zip code.  

I've always kept my properties to code, addressed any issues brought up in insurance inspections and run it has a good business. 

That will make it 10 times worse if you view it as your home and not strictly an investment5.

You can't just focus on a zip code or even a neighborhood.