Summary: This bill codifies the right to jury trial in any action for possession of a rental property, and creates corresponding rules within the court system. This bill also removes the current allowance for leases to have a waiver of the right for a jury trial in cases of ...
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HB25-1207 Pet Ownership in Affordable Housing Properties
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill expands the definition of "residential property" for insurance companies, and prohibits insurance companies from cancelling coverage solely due to the presence of animals on premises. This bill also requires affordable housing companies funded by...
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HB25-1202 Increasing Public Awareness of Mold Health Effects
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill sets new disclosure requirements around the mold history, or potential mold history, of a property during the sale or lease process. This bill would stigmatize properties with any history of mold, even after it has been properly mitigated, as there is no c...
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HB25-1196 Landlord Procedures for Removal of Tenants
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill rolls back language requirements around demands, from the current standard of "English, Spanish, and any other primary language" to English, and any other language a tenant indicates is their primary language at the time they enter into a lease a...
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HB25-1168 Protections for Domestic Violence Victim-Survivors
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill seeks to allow personal attestation (instead of 3rd party proof) of domestic violence where rental properties are concerned. It imposes an 18-month repayment plan obligation on unpaid balances due if the victim wishes to remain in the property, requires la...
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HB25-1108 Prohibitions in Rental Agreements Due to Death
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill prohibits landlords from assessing a financial penalty if a lease is broken due to death of a responsible party under a lease. CHC Position/Concerns: MONITOR - The CHC is neutral on this bill, and will continue to monitor it as it moves...
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HB25-1092 Rent Increases by Landlord to Tenant
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill clarifies that rent increases up to current market rates are legal, so long as there is supporting documentation that the new rent rate is in fact in line with current market conditions. CHC Position/Concerns: SUPPORT - BILL DIED 2/19 IN COMMITT...
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HB25-1019 Third Party Administration of Division of Housing Programs
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary:This bill allows the Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) to continue to contract with third-party to disburse housing assistance funds.CHC Position/Concerns:SUPPORT-The CHC is in support of this bill as it allows Landlords to continue to work with third-party entities when...
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HB25-1010 Prohibiting Price Gouging in Sale of Necessities
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary: This bill limits price increases on necessities to 10% over the average cost of the item over the previous 90 days. CHC Position/Concerns:AMEND-The CHC wants to see an amendment to ensure this bill does not apply to real estate and rental housing. CHC Advo...
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HB25-1004 No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords
By CLLC Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Summary:This bill prohibits a landlord, agent, representative, or subcontractor of a landlord to use the services of a pricing coordinator via subscription, contract, or other form of exchange. This bill also prohibits two or more landlords from engaging in “conscious...
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