SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) - A move to crack down on negligent landlords in the Capitol City.

Springfield City Council voted Wednesday night to consider creating a landlord licensing program.

The initiative would also establish a residential rental inspection program.

Advocates said that bad apples are letting homes fall into disrepair across the area, and have left tenants in unsafe buildings, creating a safety risk for everyone.

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