system of laws
The Tyranny of the Majority View finds minority voices in our responses and displays them as clusters. Size of each point relative to the number of votes. Colors based on agreement rate and number of pass votes.
Rent Increase Protection
Rent increases should be banned if there are code violations.
Guarantee Representation in Eviction Court
Renters have a right to counsel in eviction court. No tenant should go to court without legal defense provided.
Moving Assistance Proposal
Landlords should be required to pay relocation assistance when rent hikes exceed 5%, forcing renters to move.
Notice Requirement
All rent increases should require 6 months notice.
Cap Renting Fees
Fees such as "pet rent" laundry fees, and excessive charges and deposits, should be capped.
Rent Control
There should be local rent control.
School Year Protections
Children and education workers should be protected from evictions for late rent during the school year.
Rent Should be Affordable on Minimum Wage
Rent should be regulated so that a minimum wage worker can afford an average one-bedroom apartment with no more than 30% of their salary.
Eviction Protection
Renters should be protected from evictions for late rent during extreme weather events