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IN HB1664
Bill
Status
4/18/2019
Primary Sponsor
Ethan Manning
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AI Summary
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Expands the exemption from public utility classification to condominium associations and homeowners associations that distribute water or sewage disposal service, not just landlords as under previous law.
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Landlords may not charge tenants more than what they paid the utility for services, minus the landlord's own use; associations may not charge more than what they paid, including common area usage.
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Permits landlords and associations to charge only a reasonable initial set-up fee, an administrative fee capped at $4 per month, and a returned payment fee.
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Requires written disclosure to tenants, co-owners, or members describing services provided, itemized fees, and their right to file complaints with the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission.
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Declared an emergency measure, making the act effective immediately upon passage.
Legislative Description
Water or sewer service for condominiums. Amends existing law to provide that: (1) a landlord; (2) a condominium association; or (3) a homeowners association; that distributes water or sewage disposal service from a water or sewer utility to one or more tenants, condominium units, or homeowners association members, as applicable, is not a public utility solely by reason of engaging in this activity if the landlord or association complies with certain billing and disclosure requirements. (Current law provides this exemption from public utility status only with respect to landlords distributing water or sewer utility services to tenants.)
Last Action
Public Law 62
4/18/2019