Chicago City Council Committee to Take up Mayor Brandon Johnson's Renter Ordinance

Chicago City Council committee to take up Mayor Brandon Johnson's renter ordinance

Members of Chicago's City Council are set to consider Wednesday an ordinance proposed by Mayor Brandon Johnson to protect renters' rights.

Mayor Brandon Johnson pitches renters’ rights compromise, opponents balk as fight continues

Mayor Brandon Johnson is backing off a key part of his broad plan to bolster the rights of Chicago renters, but opponents say his proposal remains too extreme.

Johnson Drops Relocation Payments For Tenants From Renters Bill As Rival Proposal Gains Steam

Just-cause protections have been dropped from the Protecting Renters Ordinance as the mayor’s plan and Ald. Gilbert Villegas’ competing FAIR ordinance head to separate committee hearings.