Limit landlords' use of criminal history in tenant screening
In Plain English
Many landlords currently reject rental applicants based on past criminal convictions. The proposed law restricts what conviction information landlords can consider when screening tenants. If approved, people with criminal records gain better access to rental housing throughout the city.
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Directed staff to develop an ordinance and review this matter in 12 months
7 to 0
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