Biden Administration Rolls out ‘Renters Bill of Rights’

President Joe Biden delivers remarks in Washington on Jan. 12, 2023. Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

The White House announced a plan on Wednesday that it says will protect renters and help curb rental costs, although at least one national housing association has expressed reservations about it.

A so-called “Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights” (pdf) was included in a White House fact sheet released Wednesday. It lays out proposals for federal agencies and other entities, including “access to safe, quality, accessible, and affordable housing” as well as “clear and fair leases.”