Clay City Scraps Rental Inspection Rules | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Clay’s rental inspection program is on the chopping block after hitting a legal snag — Alabama courts say towns can’t impose extra rules just because a property’s rented, especially if it disrupts landlord-tenant rights. Inspired by a similar case in Center Point, Clay quickly adopted nearly identical rules, but now faces pressure to repeal them. The city is also auditing all related fees and penalties, while reassuring residents that basic safety codes won’t be abandoned. A vote is still pending — this isn’t final yet. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…