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Councilmember Waters’ 'fair chance' rental ordinance sent to law for review
Detroit City Council Public Health and Safety Standing Committee · March 16, 2026
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Councilmember Mary Waters introduced an ordinance to add a 'fair chance access to rental housing' division limiting pre-tenancy fees and protecting returning citizens; the Legislative Policy Division requested referral to the law department for approval as to form and the committee approved that referral.
Councilmember Mary Waters introduced an ordinance (item 6.9) to amend Chapter 22 of the Detroit City Code (Housing) by adding a 'fair chance access to rental housing' division intended to reduce…
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