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Wilmington Mayor John Carney vetoed a city council ordinance that would create a rent escrow program for tenants.

The program would allow tenants to withhold rent in a city-run account if landlords fail to fix critical maintenance issues.

Carney cited the program's high cost, broad language, and potential for fraud as reasons for the veto.

The city council can either revise the ordinance with the mayor's suggestions or attempt to override the veto.

Wilmington Mayor John Carney wants to see some changes to a rent escrow program that passed out of city council.

He used his mayoral veto power for the first time Oct. 17 on an ordinance that would establish a city-operated escrow account for tenants who want to withhold their rent if there is a lack of maintenance on c

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