problem properties

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...

The City of New Bedford has sent notices to nearly two dozen property owners, in an effort to give fair notice as the City begins enforcing the "Problem Properties" ordinance. The ordinance, in effect as of this past April, allows the City to designate a property as a "problem property" once there have been eight valid criminal complaints associated with the property during a t

Carlos Felix isn't afraid to speak his mind when it comes to issues facing city residents. While speaking on "The Taylor Cormier Show," he says that's a major contribution he can bring to the City Council if he's successful in winning a seat as Councilor at Large.

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

The "Problem Properties' Ordinance in New Bedford moves on to the full Council after being passed by the Committee on Ordinances. Council members voted on several changes to the much discussed ordinance, which will be re-drafted and voted on again in February...

The New Bedford City Council is getting set to once again discuss Mayor Jon Mitchell's proposed "Problem Properties" ordinance. Speaking on his weekly radio program, Mitchell says the ordinance has been in and out of committee for nearly two years, and needs to be passed...

The New Bedford City Council has once again tabled Mayor Jon Mitchell's "Problem Properties" ordinance. The Council's Committee on Ordinances last night weighed the third version of the ordinance, which has been whittled down to bring action against landlords after eight valid complaints of a criminal nature, instead of ten complaints that would have included criminal, code, and zoning v

Mayor Jon Mitchell is touting a new ordinance to address "problem properties" in the city, and that's not sitting well with some City Councilors. The Council debated the recently-drafted ordinance Thursday, which would bill property owners for excessive police calls or code violations...