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ID H0462
Bill
Status
2/10/2020
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Creates new requirement (Section 6-303A) allowing tenants to request walk-through inspections of rental premises with landlord or agent at move-in and move-out to document unit condition, with copy provided to tenant.
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Requires walk-through inspection before landlord may assess fees, damages, or make deductions from security deposits upon move-out, unless tenant fails to request one or fails to appear for requested inspection.
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If move-out walk-through is requested, landlord must conduct it before the last day of termination notice or per lease terms.
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Amends Section 6-321 to require landlords provide itemized receipt of charges for repairs or cleaning services above normal wear and tear when retaining portions of security deposits.
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Prohibits landlords from retaining any security deposit amounts for normal wear and tear, defined as deterioration from intended use without negligence, carelessness, accident, or misuse by tenant or their guests.
Legislative Description
Adds to and amends existing law to provide certain requirements for a landlord and to provide a certain requirement for a security deposit.
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Last Action
Read second time as amended; Filed for Third Reading
3/20/2020