Legislation promoting a security deposit alternative pits Council President Nick Mosby, The Sun and a hedge fund-backed company against a who’s who of Baltimore housing and tenant groups

The Council president’s media campaign – coming amid a federal corruption investigation – raises eyebrows and draws a complaint with Baltimore’s inspector general.

Advocates for renters say a City Council bill to let renters pay security deposits over time – fast-tracked for final passage tonight – also includes a Trojan horse provision that could hurt them.