July 9th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

The Cumberland Mayor and City Council is looking to crack down on slum lords- but state legislation will be required to move forward with some of the proposals on the table. City solicitor Mike Cohen this week presented the council with several ideas to submit to the local legislative delegation for review and consideration. Most of them are aimed at hampering some of the less reputable landlords from expanding operations and contributing to the growing number of deteriorating properties being offered for rent…

 

Cohen suggests criteria be established that would serve to disqualify some of the regular offenders from participating in property tax sales…