The City of St. Pete is working to restore tenant’s rights.
After a year of a controversial state law that removed cities of their own protections for renters, St. Pete City Council is taking a stand.
“I think that the landlords need to know that the City of St. Pete is behind us,” said Rhonda Lanham, a resident.
“I think this policy is going to give the tenants more teeth and more power and we need that,” said another resident, Wendell Wilson.
Residents said they are glad to see a new resolution that will help them continue to live in St. Petersburg.
The St. Pete City Council voted to give tenants in affordable housing more rights.
“Affordable housing is so important to get these people off of the streets,” said Lanham.
Included in the new resolution is a requirement that landlords give notice before increasing rent.
WFTS “If you can’t take your bills and have time to put things in order, and figure out, how am I going to rob Peter to pay Paul, so I can pay this extra rent…if you get extra time, you wont have to do that,” she said.