'Don?t judge a duplex by its shingles (Quad-City Times) In your Feb. 18 article ?Landlords criticize inspection system,? the Quad-City Rental Property Association (QCRPA) recommends properties need not be inspected internally if the property meets an external ?drive by? inspection.
'City seeking new rental regulations (Contra Costa Times) Antioch city leaders are looking for ways to regulate rental homes that they say are often neglected. The City Council is expected to approve a rental home inspection program this spring. The details haven't been determined, but homeowners would likely be charged inspection fees if homes aren't up to the city's code.