City Steps In as Landlord Walks Away | Anchorage News

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. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99c4fc3333906dee