IN HB1113

Landlords must repair or replace essential items (electrical, plumbing, sanitary, HVAC systems, elevators, appliances) within 24 hours after tenant notification that the rental unit lacks essential services like electricity, gas, heat, or water

Tenants may request an enforcement authority to inspect the premises within 24 hours and make repairs if the landlord fails to act; the enforcement authority may charge the landlord for repair costs and impose a civil penalty up to $500

Civil penalties collected will fund a new "residential rental unit repair fund" to cover costs of repairs, inspections, and administrative expenses incurred by enforcement authorities

Rental agreements entered into after June 30, 2026, must include a provision allowing tenants to receive deposit reimbursement and terminate the lease if landlords fail to make required repairs within 7 days

Courts may order tenants to pay rent into a trust account or attorney trust account during pending enforcement actions, with funds distributed based on the outcome of the case