KCMO Passes 'Source-Of-Income' Protection That'll Probably Worsen Housing Crisis

Here's one more glimpse bad ideas from 12th & Oak . . .

OVER HOME PROVIDER WARNINGS & PLEADING . . . KANSAS CITY RAMPS UP GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER HOUSING!!!

The move is in line with most progressive cities that are ALSO confronting soul crushing homeless problems and a dearth of new buildings . . . Check-it:

"Opposed by landlord groups and supported by social justice activists, the ordinance, which takes effect Aug. 1, will require that landlords rent to people who wish to pay the bulk of their rent with federal housing assistance vouchers.

"The law also prohibits landlords from discriminating on the basis of a person’s source of income, such as gig work, or deny housing based solely on a person’s credit score or criminal history. Violent or sexual offenses would be an exception, which was among a list of amendments to the original ordinance introduced nearly two months ago."

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com links . . .

New law makes 'life just a little bit easier for renters,' Kansas City mayor says

Amendments to the original source-of-income law passed Thursday eased some of the requirements would have placed on landlords

Council approves ordinance that bans income discrimination against renters in Kansas City

Tenants with Section 8 vouchers in Kansas City can now live anywhere without income discrimination.

'We're just asking for equity': KCMO Council passes ordinance to protect renters from income discrimination

On Thursday afternoon, the Kansas City, Missouri, City Council passed an ordinance that aims to protect renters from discrimination based on their income.