On Apr. 25, HWI LEG passed landlord repair rental deadlines bill.
HWI LEG proposed SB 2132 on landlord deadlines related to unit safety hazard repairs.
Amended HWI LEG 521-64, tenant's remedy of repair and deduction for minor defects.
Bill Provisions
Amended deadline re repair of conditions that constitute a health/safety violation.
Landlord must commence repairs within 7 calendar days of condition notification.
Provided that if the landlord is unable to commence repairs within 7 calendar days for reasons beyond landlord's control, landlord must inform tenant of reasons for delay.
Additionally, must set a reasonable tentative date on which repairs will commence.
Also, provisions increased the amount deducted from a tenant's rent for the tenant's actual expenditures to correct health or safety violations and defective conditions.
Legislative History
On Jan. 17, 2024, bill was introduced in Senate; on May 5, 2024, bill passed Senate.
On Mar. 7, 2024, bill was introduced in House; on Apr. 1, 2024, bill passed House.
On Apr. 2, 2024, Senate disagreed with amendments; committee meeting scheduled.
On Apr. 25, 2024, Senate reported from conference committee as amended CD 1.
Effectiveness
Upon approval, SB 2132 on landlord tenant code will become effective Nov. 1, 2024.
May 2024 HWI LEG Governor Approval
On May 28, 2024, HWI LEG reported governor approved bill SB2132, assigned Act 032
Regulators
HWI LEG
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
Act 032, 5/28/2024; Bill SB2132 SD1 HD1 CD1, 4/25/2024; Citation: HWI LEG 521-64;
