Gene Knight has bought, rented and sold dozens of properties in Pittsburgh over decades, but after City Council voted yesterday for more rules and punishments, the Carnegie-based landlord said he’ll buy no more.

“I’ll do my business outside of the city,” he said. “The city has a total vendetta against landlords.”

Not so, said council members, who explained they’re just trying to teach residents to respect each others’ quality of life.

They gave final approval to Councilman Bruce Kraus’ measure compelling landlords to get tenants to initial a list of rules on when and how to put out trash.

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