HI HB265 | 2021 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB265

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 22 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-01-27 - Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
Pending: House Consumer Protection & Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

Prohibits landlords from recovering possession of a dwelling unit from tenants if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Sets a tenant's liability for rent if habitability of the premises is significantly impaired. Provides remedies for retaliatory evictions.

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Title

Relating To The Landlord-tenant Code.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-01-27HouseReferred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
2021-01-22HouseIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
2021-01-21HousePending introduction.

Same As/Similar To

HB265 (Carry Over) 2021-01-27 - Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
SB306 (Same As) 2021-02-12 - The committee on CPN deferred the measure.

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