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MS HB442

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Fabian Nelson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the cap limiting tenant repair reimbursement to one month's rent, allowing tenants to recover the full cost of repairs for landlord-neglected defects
  • Eliminates the six-month waiting period between uses of the tenant repair remedy, permitting tenants to make and seek reimbursement for repairs as often as needed
  • Maintains the requirement that tenants provide 30 days written notice to landlords before making repairs and must be current on rent payments to qualify for reimbursement
  • Landlords must reimburse tenants within 45 days of receiving receipted bills, with repair costs allowed to be offset against future rent
  • Effective date is July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Landlord Tenant Law; revise duties for repair of defects by tenant.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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