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tenant

[ten-uhnt] / ˈtɛn ənt /


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As one of only two renters on the City Council, Yaroslavsky is a staunch defender of tenant rights and recently voted to lower the cap for rent increases on rent-stabilized apartments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

He added that Mayor Karen Bass’ signature Inside Safe program is “a very powerful tool” and that tenant protections can keep families from getting evicted and becoming homeless.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Landlords need to go through the courts to get possession of their home if a tenant refuses to leave.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

How do you know your rights as a tenant?

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

The current tenant, a Mrs. J. Armbrust, answered the door.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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