Merrillville changes rental ordinance

MERRILLVILLE | The town's rental registration ordinance fully complies with state law following Tuesday's Town Council action, Town Attorney John Bushemi said.

M'ville to proceed with changes to rental ordinance

MERRILLVILLE | Town leaders are unsure if potential state legislation would affect plans to amend Merrillville's rental registration rules.

Building department clearing the way to a safer city

The mission of the East Chicago Building Department is to abate blighted, vacant and abandoned structures and promote and maintain a safe and desirable living environment, in efforts to improve property values and enhance the quality of life for all residents of the city.

Boosting code enforcement key to preserving neighborhoods

HOBART | Code enforcement is an important tool that officials in cities and towns can use to preserve their neighborhoods, the director of South Bend's code enforcement department said Thursday.

Code enforcement, vacant property management seminar planned May 10

HOBART | The Lake County Housing Taskforce is hosting a conference Thursday to discuss various building and property-related issues in communities.

Indiana Apartment Association, Hammond reach deal in discrimination lawsuit

HAMMOND | The Indiana Apartment Association and Hammond have reached an agreement in principle to settle the association's civil lawsuit, federal court records state.

Today is deadline for Valpo rental registration

VALPARAISO | Today is the last day for landlords to register their rental units with Valparaiso without facing a possible fine.

Valpo rental registration expected to top 5,000

VALPARAISO | Applications for the city's rental registration program are still coming in, and Building Commissioner Vicki Thrasher said it appears the total will top 5,000 apartments.

Number of Valpo rental units higher than expected

VALPARAISO | It's going to take the city's Building Department several weeks to finish processing all the rental registration applications. It appears the number of rental units in Valparaiso is higher than anyone expected.

Valpo landlords in last-minute rush to register rental units

VALPARAISO | Today is the last day for landlords to take advantage of the fee waiver for registering rental units in the city, and a flurry of filers is expected.