Early results from the Kinder Institute Housing Quality Registry show widespread issues with water quality, water damage, and window insulation in Houston rental housing. The registry is the first systematic effort to measure housing conditions across the city.
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Water quality is the top concern among renters surveyed
Water damage and window insulation also common issues
First systematic housing quality measurement in Houston
Data will inform housing code enforcement and policy
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