LOS ANGELES—Los Angeles introduced on March 9 several motions to prohibit landlords from inquiring about a prospective tenant’s credit, eviction, or criminal histories, and require them to disclose in writing how they select tenants. The legislative package—containing three motions—was introduced by Councilmen Mike Bonin and Marqueece Harris-Dawson and Councilwoman Nithya Raman, who said it would help combat renter discrimination and help people impacted by the pandemic financially or experiencing homelessness secure housing faster. The first motion would have the council instruct the city attorney to prepare an ordinance within 45 days that would prohibit landlords or their agents from inquiring about a prospective tenant’s failure to pay rent or bills during the COVID-19 emergency period, prior or current participation in a rental assistance program, eviction history, or credit history in the evaluation of their rental application. “People with property should focus on whether prospective renters can pay the rent by asking …
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