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Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act (File 25-0141)

Original title: Rental Dwelling Health and Safety Enforcement Act FOR the purpose of updating certain provisions regarding the licensing of rental dwellings; establishing certain penalties; requiring certain information be filed with a registration statement when applying for a rental dwelling license; requiring the Department of Housing and Community Development to promulgate certain regulations; creating a registry of rental inspectors; prohibiting certain actions based on actual or perceived immigration status; establishing certain grounds for the revocation of a rental dwelling license; establishing a process for rental dwelling receivership; making conforming changes; providing for the effective dates of this Ordinance; and generally relating to the enforcement of rental dwelling health and safety standards.

December 15, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This ordinance changes the regulatory requirements for rental property owners and the enforcement powers of the Department of Housing and Community Development, directly impacting how rental properties are licensed, inspected, and managed.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Rental property owners

Owners must provide additional information for licensing, adhere to new health and safety standards, and face potential license revocation or receivership.

Tenants

Tenants are protected from actions based on actual or perceived immigration status and are subject to new health and safety enforcement standards.

Rental inspectors

Inspectors will be included in a new mandatory registry.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 15, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

This proposed ordinance updates rental property licensing requirements, establishes new health and safety enforcement mechanisms, and creates a registry for rental inspectors. It also introduces new grounds for license revocation, a process for property , and protections against discrimination based on immigration status.

Key Facts

Establishes new grounds for the revocation of a rental dwelling license.
Creates a formal process for rental dwelling receivership.
Requires additional information to be filed with registration statements for rental dwelling licenses.
Mandates the creation of a registry for rental inspectors.
Prohibits actions against tenants based on their actual or perceived immigration status.
Directs the Department of Housing and Community Development to promulgate new regulations for enforcement.
Establishes new penalties for violations of rental dwelling health and safety standards.
Updates existing provisions regarding the licensing of rental dwellings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if a rental property owner violates health and safety standards under this act?

The act establishes new penalties and provides grounds for the revocation of the property's rental license.

Does this ordinance change how rental inspectors are managed?

Yes, it requires the creation of a registry for rental inspectors.

Are there new protections for tenants regarding their immigration status?

Yes, the ordinance prohibits certain actions by property owners based on a tenant's actual or perceived immigration status.

Why It Matters

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Increased Enforcement Authority

The ordinance signals a shift toward more aggressive oversight of rental properties by introducing receivership as a tool for non-compliance.

Department of Housing and Community Development

Connected Entities

organizationHousing & Economic Development Committee“The committee currently reviewing the ordinance.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Community Development“Responsible for promulgating regulations and overseeing the new rental dwelling ”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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Controversy50
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Entertainment10
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