A proposed ordinance from two San Diego politicians would stop landlords from charging renters “junk fees” that include paying extra for pets and marking up trash collection, as well as offer other protections.

San Diego Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera and San Diego County Supervisor Monica Montgomery Steppe announced the joint effort Tuesday. The changes could, presumably, cover the entire county, but there is no timetable for passage of the ordinance.

The politicians plan to present the proposal to their government bodies in the coming days but any decision could be a long ways off. Landlord and business groups were still reviewing the proposal Tuesday but already were opposed to many of the proposed changes.

“It’s disappointing that this proposal was drafted without considering existin

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