New partnership in Nashville aims to help residents take care of codes violations

How it works: A property owner ends up in Environmental Court if they haven't taken care of an alleged Metro Codes infraction, like grass that grows too tall, a disabled vehicle in front of the house or a roof in need of repair.

• Under the new partnership with the nonprofit Rebuilding Together Nashville, the Environmental Court would identify owners with under $5,000 in needed repairs.
• The nonprofit's crew would do the work, and then Metro Codes would verify the repairs and the case would be dismissed.

What he's saying: Mayor Freddie O'Connell said in a press release the partnership fits with the city's new housing strategy.

• "This is Unified Housing Strategy in action — preserving the homes we already have while we work to grow supply," he said in a press release "When we fix what's broken and keep people housed, every neighborhood benefits."

Get involved: Rebuilding Together Nashville is in need of donations and volunteers.