Withdraw proposed changes to tenant relocation law
In Plain English
The city planned to change its tenant relocation ordinance, which requires landlords to pay moving costs when they evict tenants for major renovations or demolitions. City staff pulled this proposal from consideration before the meeting. The current law remains unchanged until council decides whether to revisit the proposed changes.
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