Ratify emergency order banning evictions during COVID-19 crisis
In Plain English
The city's emergency director already issued an order stopping landlords from evicting tenants for not paying rent or without cause during the pandemic. The city council must now formally approve this emergency action. If ratified, the eviction ban remains in effect until the city lifts it.
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Votes
Adopt Resolution No. 29-20 with amendment to change 'maintains documentation' to 'provides documentation' in paragraph 1(a)
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council unanimously approved an emergency eviction ban that prevents landlords from kicking out tenants for unpaid rent or without cause during the pandemic. This action formally ratifies an order the emergency director had already put in place, ensuring tenants can't be evicted until the city decides to lift the moratorium. The council made a minor amendment requiring landlords to "provide" rather than "maintain" certain documentation. This continues the council's pattern of strong support for tenant protections, with even members who typically vote against housing measures supporting this emergency action.
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