City Council overrides Mayor Kraham's veto on Good Cause Eviction law
The Council hastily called a special meeting for this afternoon to vote on the override after its meeting Wednesday was derailed by last minute concerns raised by the city's attorney.
After a public comment period during which local landlords and realtors reiterated their objections to the legislation, the override was successful with all six Council members present voting for the law.
Council President Mike Dundon was the only member absent.
Good Cause Eviction would ban landlords from kicking out tenants in retaliation for complaining about conditions. It would also limit how much property owners can raise their rent.
Kraham vetoed the law saying it would hurt the local real estate market.
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