New city law
Adopt Tenant Protection Ordinance for Rental Violations
Last activity April 30, 2026 (5 months ago)
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Introduced
April 23, 2026
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In committee
The committee decides whether to send it to the full council for a vote.
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Council vote
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Mayor's desk
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In effect
A new ordinance would strengthen tenant protections during rental inspection violations by creating a joint data system between the Inspectional Services Department and the Office of Housing Stability. It defines terms, expands enforcement tools, requires outreach and support, and sets a six-month effective date after passage. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations on 2026-04-29.
Affects tenants and renters
Filed by Brian Worrell, Enrique Pepén, Erin Murphy, Julia Mejia, John FitzGerald, Sharon Durkan, Miniard Culpepper, Liz Breadon, Henry Santana, Benjamin Jacob Weber, and Gabriela Coletta Zapata
Now with the Committee on Government Operations
About Housing & Development and Technology & Privacy
Compare with the government's own wording
Official title
An Ordinance Increasing Tenant Protection During Rental Inspection Code Violations.
Timeline
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April 29, 2026
Referred to
City Council
On motion of Councilors Coletta Zapata and Weber, Rule 12 was invoked to include Councilor Santana as an original co-sponsor. Referred to the Committee on Government Operations.