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IN SB0452
Bill
Status
1/12/2011
Primary Sponsor
Jean Breaux
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AI Summary
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Expands the types of crimes that allow victims to terminate their residential rental agreements, adding battery, robbery, and all "offenses against the person" (current law only permits termination for sex crimes)
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Allows victims of burglary, residential entry, or criminal trespass to terminate their lease if the crime was committed at their dwelling
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Requires tenants terminating a lease due to being a crime victim to provide a certified copy of a police report filed in connection with the crime, along with 30 days written notice
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Protects tenants from early termination penalties or additional fees beyond prorated rent owed through the termination date
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Effective date: July 1, 2011
Legislative Description
Termination of residential leases.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections, Criminal, and Civil Matters
1/12/2011