Any material change in the terms of sale, the tenant association right of first refusal is reinstated.Despite this being a pilot program, there is no defined end date for the tenant opportunity to purchase provision.Rental properties in the pilot zone are subject to further regulationsIf a purchaser purchases a rental property and uses any public funds in the purchase, then the rental property shall be maintained as affordable housing for no less than 30 years.Landlords may not evict for any other reason than serious, or repeated violations of the terms and conditions of a lease or occupancy agreement, otherwise defined as “just cause eviction.”PenaltiesAny person who violates the requirements set forth in this ordinance shall be fined, not less than $200 nor more than $1,000 for each offense.

Make corporate leaders criminally and civilly liable for the actions of their organization.

Running background checks on tenants, criminal, eviction, employment history are some way to determine if this is the right tenant for you. 

Padsplit residents can cause problems with neighbors and other residents because many have substance abuse and/or criminal histories. 

The only real way to create a "warning" is to pursue them legally to get an arrest or to get a money judgment - both of which will show on a background check.Although, all the tenant rights advocates are pushing to STOP landlords from being able to consider criminal history in tenant screening:(

This is a crucial step in identifying and cracking down on criminal elements.

This is likely a tactic, and if you don’t pay, he may put a lien on your property.Go on the offensive.

I'm all for calling out scam artists and criminal and holding people accountable to ripping people off.... but tread lightly and be sure you are sticking up for the right person.

After all, if criminal behavior is the culprit then why not advocate for prosecution of criminals?

., college student, dependent parent) then they still need to pass criminal background check.