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Council approves alternative landlord‑training, tenant-notification ordinance after rejecting petition
Summary
The Duluth City Council voted 6–2 to approve Ordinance 16, a council-authored alternative that adds landlord training requirements, additional tenant notifications and shortened timelines for life‑safety repairs. Council authors said the ordinance protects tenants without shifting legal or financial risk onto renters.
The Duluth City Council approved Ordinance 16, an amendment to chapter 29a of the Duluth City Code, by a 6–2 vote at a special meeting that included extended public testimony on competing proposals to address rental housing repairs.
Ordinance 16 requires landlord training, expands tenant notification requirements and shortens repair timelines for life‑safety and code violations. Council supporters said the measure gives tenants enforceable protections while relying on the city's existing inspection and enforcement framework.
“Both the tenant's right to repair ballot measure and the alternate ordinance before council tonight advocate for tenants receiving timely…
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