Initiative 25-03 - Prohibiting Landlords from Interfering with Tenants Engaged in Protected Activities

The initiative would prohibit landlords from interfering with or prohibiting tenants from engaging in free speech, assembly, or association, including voter registration, tenant organizing, or reporting legal violations. It contains provisions to protect tenants who engage in a protected activity from retaliation by landlords. It would prohibit contrary provisions in rental agreements, create notice requirements, provide an affirmative defense to unlawful detainer or eviction actions, create a private right of action, and provide for city enforcement. Should this measure be enacted into law?