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Clay City Drops Rental Inspection Rules | Birmingham News
Clay, Alabama, is poised to scrap its rental property inspection program — a move echoing a 2022 state court ruling that deemed such local rules redundant and in conflict with state law. The city, which adopted the program just months after the Center Point case, now plans to repeal all associated fees and requirements, including certificates of occupancy and reinspection charges, to avoid legal clashes. While landlords will no longer face these hoops, general building codes remain enforceable. The city is also reviewing potential refunds from past inspection fees — though no amount has been…
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