Friday, July 31, 2015
SpecialPresiding: Vice Mayor Jael Myrick · Called to order: 6:03 p.m. · 1 items · 1 votes · 4 public comments
What happened
The council approved rent control and just cause eviction requirements for rental properties in a 4-2 vote, with Bates and Pimplé voting no. The new law will limit annual rent increases and require landlords to have valid reasons for evictions. The city will spend up to $100,000 to hire contractors to help implement the new rules.
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Attendance
Nat Bates(Present)
Jovanka Beckles(Present)
Eduardo Martinez(Present)
Gayle McLaughlin(Present)
Vinay Pimple(Present)
Jael Myrick(Present)
Tom Butt(Absent)
1 items
Establish rent control and just cause eviction requirements for rental properties
Passed 4-2Rent Board & Tenants