As landlords fight back, Spokane council delays vote on tenant protections
The Spokane City Council will delay voting on a set of proposed tenant protections until at least March.
Amid outcry from landlords, the council balked Monday on new laws that would force landlords to pay for tenant relocation when they substantially increase the rent, and cite a specific reason for an eviction.
The laws had been set to go to a vote on Dec. 9, but the council voted Monday afternoon to delay the vote until March 1.
Councilman Breean Beggs said the additional time will allow for another meeting to solicit input from landlords and tenants. Although there have been four public forums on the topic, Beggs said there were people who didnt attend who have now come forward with specific proposals.
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