Landlords Don’t Like New Renters’ Rights Proposals. So They Sued the City.

The debate over two bills that seek to expand renters' rights has reached a breaking point. Two landlords sued City Council over its handling of the bills, halting the legislative process just as the bills were expected to pass. Senior producer Abby Fritz talks with Aaron Moselle, a housing and community development reporter at WHYY, about this unusual move by opponents of the bills and what it means for the ongoing showdown between landlords and renters’ rights advocates. Read Aaron's full story on this lawsuit here. Our newsletter has Philly news & events in your inbox every weekday morning. Call or text us: 215-259-8170 Instagram: @citycastphilly Support our show and get great perks as a City Cast Philly Neighbor: membership.citycast.fm Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Political Gabfest