Ordinance Protecting Tenants From 'Unjust' Lease Terminations Heads Back To City Council

Ordinance Protecting Tenants From 'Unjust' Lease Terminations Heads Back To City Council

CITY HALL — Housing and tenants’ rights advocates are praising the reintroduction of an ordinance at City Hall they say will help curb the effects of displacement.The Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, sponsored by Ald. Desmon Yancy (5th), would require Chicago landlords to give a reason for terminating or not renewing a tenant’s lease, according to the legislation. It was introduced to City Council Wednesday.Under the proposed law, landlords co…