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Council hears mixed views as ordinance to post tenant-rights resources is read for first time
Summary
An ordinance to require posting notice of tenant resources and state protected rights was read for the first time; tenants and tenant advocates urged adoption while some landlords and housing providers expressed concerns about duplication and operational burdens.
The Duluth City Council heard public comment and held initial discussion on an ordinance to add an article to city code requiring notice to tenants of available resources and protected rights under state law.
Ordinance details: The ordinance (listed as Ordinance 13 when read aloud by the clerk) would add Article 5 to Chapter 29a of the Duluth city code to require landlords to provide notice to tenants of available tenant-landlord resources and protected rights under Minnesota law and city ordinance. The item was read for the first time during the meeting; no final vote was taken.
Public comment: Speakers included tenants’ advocates and housing providers with differing perspectives. Barbara Monte, a resident who identified herself as active on housing…
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