October 31, 2023Tenant Protection Framework

Council President Sean Elo-Rivera initial tenant protection framework contained several concerning proposals that harm property owners. In summary:

A minimum of three months rent must be paid to the tenant if you move back into your own home
Bans owners from evicting a tenant for using the rental unit illegally
Just cause required on the first day of tenancy
Delays "at-fault" eviction notices by an additional 7 days
Will induce property owners to violate with federal and state fair housing laws by requiring owners/managers to ask about protected class status
Additional red tape when an owner decides to exit the rental market

The entire addendum is presented as-is: