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The rules are getting tighter for absentee landlords who refuse to police their own properties.

The WBSM hosts get together to talk about some of the things that really got to them this week. Coco loco, the fiscal year, and city council's handling of landlord violations in the city.

Monday's alleged gang shootout in the area of North Front Street that injured an innocent bystander, a 60-year-old man that was in his own apartment on Tallman Street, has highlighted that violent crime in New Bedford can strike anywhere...

NEW BEDFORD - Four of the six candidates for Ward 3 city councilor gathered for a community forum at the Painters/Greater Southeastern Massachusetts Labor Council office Tuesday evening.

A New Bedford City Councillor wants to give more power to landlords when it comes to evicting problem tenants. Ward 6 Councillor Joe Lopes is asking the council to draft a home rule petition that would expand the existing state nuisance law to give landlords the authority to evict tenants that are involved in crimes related to the use or illegal possession of guns...

After two years and countless amendments, the "Problem Properties" Ordinance was signed into law by Mayor Jon Mitchell Wednesday afternoon. The law holding landlords responsible for the conduct of their tenants will be in effect immediately.

The "Problem Properties" Ordinance in now in the books after a 8-3 vote by the City Council Thursday.

Mayor Jon Mitchell and city health officials are urging New Bedford landlords to take part in a Pre-Rental Voucher Program. The program is voluntary. For $100 the city will inspect your property before its leased to a tenant, and award a certificate of compliance...

New Bedford's Problem Properties Ordinance is one step closer to being passed after Thursday's City Council meeting.

The city's "problem properties" ordinance has been kicked around City Hall for nearly two years now.