HousingItem 8.BCity Council Regular Meeting, October 7, 2026
Renters get moving help if their building is torn down
Voted
Wed, Oct 77 days ago
Cost
No city money.
Where
Citywide
In plain words
If your landlord ends your lease to tear down or fully remodel the building, they must give you 90 days' notice and two months' rent to help you move.
Who it affects
- A renter: You're protected if your building is torn down: 90 days' notice and two months' rent.
Arguments for and against
👍 Why some support it
- Displacement from redevelopment is rising.
👎 Why some oppose it
- Adds costs to new housing projects.
Where it is now
- ProposedMay 12, 2026, done
- Council voteOct 7, 2026, done
- Takes effectNextNov 6, 2026