Tenants in St. Petersburg could be getting a boost in their housing protections as city leaders gear up for some serious changes. The city's previous tenants' bill of rights faced obstacles due to state preemptions, leading to its repeal. The city said it found itself navigating the treacherous waters of tenant rights after new state rules took effect which undercut local authority in matters of landlord and tenant relationships. St. Pete was caught in the crossfire, but it appears that tenants' rights could be getting a makeover. The idea is to embed crucial protections into the contracts of affordable and subsidized housing. Council Member Richie Floyd said he's proposing that housing developments the city provides financial assistance to have rules in place from the previous bill of rights. "The city of St. Petersburg is going to try to do everything it can to make sure that we're protecting our residents as best as we possibly can. We're going to continue to look for innovative ways to do so," Floyd said. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/pinellascounty/st-pete-tenant-bill-of-rights-proposal/67-5ed624d7-ad13-4e46-9df6-79de7691387c ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►X: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay