Apartment inspections may expand in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN – The future of the city of Champaign's two-year-old apartment common-area inspection program could be decided by the city council Tuesday night.

City staff members are recommending adding a second full-time inspector to allow apartment common areas to be inspected once every three years. The staff is also recommending that the program be funded through a new $12 per unit fee assessed against landlords.

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