Local governmental unit shall not enact or enforce ordinance that would have the effect of controlling amount charged for rent, rental application fees, rental deposits.
Preemption against rent, rental application fees, deposit control applies to landlords, property owners and managers, tenants, prospective tenants, real estate companies.
Section does not impair the right of any local governmental unit to manage and control residential property in which the local governmental unit has a property interest.
Legislative History
On Jan. 23, 2025, bill was introduced in Senate; on Mar. 4, 2025, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 4, 2025, bill was introduced in House; on Mar. 31, 2025, bill passed House.
On Apr. 7, 2025, bill was signed into law by the governor and assigned Act 459.
Effectiveness
Act effective 91 days after legislature adjourned sine die (May 5), so Aug. 4, 2025.
Regulators
ARK LEG
Entity Types
CNSM; Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Act 459, Bill SB91, 4/7/2025; Citation: *ARK LEG* 14-2-16-6-601, 14-3-54-14-1409;
