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Report: Pittsburgh City Council Discussing Proposal To Help Those Facing Eviction

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - Today Pittsburgh City Council will discuss a proposal to help protect those facing eviction due to COVID-19.

The proposal would prevent landlords from evicting tenants or refusing to renew a lease over unpaid rent.

According to our news partners at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, if the ordinance passes, landlords could face fines of up to $10,000 if they violate the ordiance.

Council members will likely bring up the ordinance at today's committee meeting.

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