Hillsborough County has unveiled a new program to help residential landlords and rental managers provide safer dwellings, avoid code violations, and assist tenants in crisis.
The first in a series of free landlord/tenant forums will take place June 24 at 9 a.m., at University Area Community Development Corp., 14013 N. 22nd St., in Tampa. Other presentations will be scheduled throughout the county this summer and fall.
The forum series aims to provide education and information about county services, including safety nets for renters in crisis and county code requirements. Topics range from rental assistance programs to smoke detectors, and will include those with expertise and various rental fields to help answer questions.
Joining the forum will include representatives from code enforcement, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, community affairs, consumer protection, fire rescue, neighborhood relations, pet resources and social services.
The program also is opened to renters.
For information, or to RSVP, email Jim Blinck at , or call (813) 274-6600. Or visit HillsboroughCounty.org/Code.
