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York City Council approves tenant conduct ordinance after debate on enforcement and protections
Summary
Council gave final passage to Bill 13 on May 21, amending the city’s landlord‑tenant code to address disruptive conduct; the measure passed after debate and a 4‑1 roll call vote, and public commenters urged protections for victims and vulnerable tenants.
On May 21 the York City Council gave final passage to Bill 13, an amendment to the city’s landlord‑tenant provisions addressing disruptive conduct and reporting. The council voted on the ordinance after debate; the clerk recorded the roll call as Buck: no; John (as recorded by the clerk): yes; Dennis: yes; Buckingham: yes; Washington: yes, producing a 4‑1 vote in favor.
Council members and staff described a multimonth review of the code. One council member said the change was “long overdue” and noted that almost 70% of York’s residents rent, arguing the measure would…
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