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IA SF412
Bill
AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "rent" to include base rent, utilities, late fees, and other payments made by tenants to landlords under a rental agreement
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Allows landlords to serve legal notices via electronic mail combined with posting on the tenant's door, provided the tenant has given express written consent in a separate addendum to the rental agreement (consent can be revoked in writing)
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Permits notices addressed to "all tenants and unknown parties in possession" to be deemed sufficient notice to all tenants, occupants, and parties in possession of a premises
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Changes the statute of limitations for forcible entry and detainer proceedings from 30 days to 60 days of peaceable possession with plaintiff's knowledge
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Creates an expungement process for eviction records: automatic sealing if tenant prevailed on merits or plaintiff failed to appear; optional sealing with landlord consent before 7 years; automatic sealing after 7 years for nonpayment of rent cases
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to property law, including rent, rental agreements, notice requirements, and possession of property. (Formerly SSB 1047.)
Last Action
Placed on Ways and Means calendar. H.J. 986.
4/22/2026