In plain language — from the agenda backup

This ordinance would add a new section to the city's rental property code requiring landlords to spell out certain fees up front during the leasing process — so renters know what they're signing up for before they commit. It also creates an offense with a penalty for those who don't comply. The item is listed as having no fiscal impact to the city.

The official agenda language

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 4-14 (Rental Property) to add a new Article 4 to require persons who rent dwellings or mobile home/recreational vehicle spaces to households to disclose certain fees during the leasing process; and creating an offense and establishing a penalty. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

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What got said

• Apartment association speakers requested a Jan 1 2027 effective date and narrowing of provider liability
• Basta and tenant advocates praised the fee transparency ordinance
• Council adopted staff version three applying to landlords with 5+ units

The roll call

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