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Commission to introduce 'housing status' as protected class, sponsor says
Summary
A commissioner told the Sept. 8 monthly commission meeting that an item to add "housing status" to the city's protected-class list is scheduled for introduction Sept. 16; sponsors say the change would bar denials based on past lapses in housing history but would not guarantee housing.
Commissioner (proponent) said at the Sept. 8 monthly commission meeting that the commission will introduce a measure on Sept. 16 to add “housing status” to the city’s list of protected classes.
Proponents say the change is intended to prevent landlords and property managers from denying applicants solely because of past lapses in housing, such as time spent in shelters or periods of homelessness, while not creating an affirmative obligation for the city to provide housing.
"When we add protections, we have to make sure that we're not creating any…
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