HB5165 Summary

• Eliminates the restriction allowing notice to terminate year-to-year tenancy to be given only within the last 4 months preceding the last 60 days of the year.

• Requires landlords to provide written notice before terminating residential tenancies: 30 days for tenancies under 6 months, 60 days for 6 months to 3 years, and 120 days for tenancies over 3 years.

• Allows tenants to remain in dwelling units for 60, 90, or 120 days respectively after late notice is given, with same terms and conditions as preceding month unless rent was previously waived or abated.

• Prohibits landlords from charging tenants nonrefundable fees as a condition for occupying residential rental properties.

• Requires landlords to offer electronic or wire transfer as payment options for returning security deposits to tenants.