Introduce law requiring landlords to pay relocation costs for displaced tenants
In Plain English
Richmond currently has no rules requiring landlords to help tenants who must move due to major renovations, demolitions, or other landlord actions. If approved, landlords pay relocation expenses when they force tenants to leave their homes. The law protects renters from sudden displacement costs they cannot afford.
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Votes
Introduce ordinance and request staff come back with resolution utilizing Santa Monica's relocation ordinance as guide for setting relocation fees, with inclusion of separate and lesser amount for owner move-ins
4 to 2
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