Tenant Bill of Rights

[Riverite]

Hi sorry if this has already been posted, but what is happening with this tenant bill of rights? Are they trying to stop background checks and credit checks?

[FangKC]

Kansas City Council passes tenant bill of rights

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The measure puts some conditions on how landlords can handle a prospective tenant's rental payment history. It bars landlords from denying renters who have a criminal record, just on that basis alone.
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https://www.kmbc.com/article/kansas-cit ... s/30214432

[brewcrew1000]

I don't understand what this does. If the tenant has a shady history and the tenant doesn't pay rent for 5 months can the person not be kicked out by the landlord?

[beautyfromashes]

I don't understand what this does. If the tenant has a shady history and the tenant doesn't pay rent for 5 months can the person not be kicked out by the landlord?

It really does nothing. It’s a restatement of state law already on the books. It does give free legal representation to tenants but doesn’t say how it’s going to be paid for.