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Kentucky 2022 Regular Session
AN ACT relating to animals and making an appropriation therefor. [HB-403]
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Amend KRS 258.500 to define "person" as a person with a disability who has an ongoing therapeutic relationship with a health care provider; stipulate who can be a health care provider under the definition; exclude from therapeutic relationship a fee-based transaction for disability documentation absent a face-to-face consultation with a health care provider; establish requirements for an assistance dog to be granted public accommodation; affirm certain rights and privileges of public establishments as nondiscriminatory and allow additional rights
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matt Lockett
To Committee On Committees (h) on 01/31/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
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Maryland Economic Development Corporation - Student Housing - Applications and Occupancy Agreements [SB-560]
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Requiring certain institutions of higher education to provide certain information to students who are applying to be a resident of certain types of student housing; and requiring an occupancy agreement between a student and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation to include certain information.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 184 on 04/21/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Landlord and Tenant - Stay of Eviction Proceeding for Rental Assistance Determination [HB-674]
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Providing for the stay of certain eviction proceedings when a tenant is waiting for a determination on a good faith application for rental assistance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bonnie L Cullison
Third Reading Passed (84-35) on 04/04/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Real Property - Residential Leases - Notification of Rent Increases [HB-551]
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Requiring a landlord to notify a tenant in writing or through electronic mail at least 90 days before increasing the tenant's rent by more than 4%.
Sponsored by: Rep. Melissa Wells
Hearing 3/31 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/23/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
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Landlord and Tenant - Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent - Shielding of Court Records [HB-521]
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Authorizing certain individuals to petition a court to remove from public inspection certain records relating to an action for repossession of residential property for failure to pay rent; establishing certain procedures and requirements for the consideration of a petition to shield records under the Act; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Mark S. Chang
Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 722 on 05/29/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 29 and Title 66, relative to forcible entry and detainer. [SB-1994]
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As enacted, requires a tenant to execute a bond, post a cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit from a financial institution, or provide personal sureties with security in the amount of one-year's rent in all instances in which the defendant appeals a judgment rendered in favor of the landlord instead of only applying when the landlord's action was brought due to the tenant's failure to pay rent. - Amends TCA Title 29 and Title 66.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Comp. Became Pub. Ch. 817 on 04/13/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
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AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Section 29-18-118, relative to eviction proceedings. [SB-2002]
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As enacted, specifies that for purposes of postponement of trial in forcible entry and detainer proceedings, the term "civil court" includes diversionary courts created for special civil proceedings. - Amends TCA Section 29-18-118.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mike Bell
Pub. Ch. 869 on 04/26/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Income Tax - Credit for Pet-Friendly Rental Dwelling Units [SB-443]
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Allowing certain landlords a credit against the State income tax for rental dwelling units in which, during the taxable year, a landlord permits residential tenants to reside with companion animals; requiring the Comptroller to maintain and publish on the Comptroller's website a list of landlords who claim the credit and the properties at which each landlord permits tenants to reside with companion animals; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Michael A. Jackson
Hearing Canceled on 02/10/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
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Landlord and Tenant - Stay of Eviction Proceeding for Rental Assistance Determination [SB-384]
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Providing for the stay of certain eviction proceedings when a tenant is waiting for a determination regarding the tenant's good faith application for rental assistance.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman
Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/27/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Residential Rental Properties and Mobile Home Parks - Security Deposits - Rate of Interest [HB-343]
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Altering the calculation of simple interest on security deposits held by a residential landlord or a mobile home park owner and owed to a residential tenant or mobile home park resident by repealing the requirement that interest be calculated at a rate of 1.5% per year if that percentage exceeds the U.S. Treasury yield curve rate.
Sponsored by: Rep. Steven J. Arentz
Unfavorable Report By Environment And Transportation on 03/07/2022
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Hawaii 2022 Regular Session
Relating To Eviction Records. [HB-1862]
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Requires that all court records of any eviction proceeding be sealed within specified timeframes upon resolution of the proceeding. Authorizes the court to seal certain eviction records prior to the expiration of these timeframes upon motion by a tenant who is able to demonstrate that certain conditions apply. Requires the clerk of the court to provide access to sealed eviction records to the tenant. Makes it a discriminatory practice to require a person to disclose a sealed eviction record as a condition of certain real property transactions. Prohibits
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Sponsored by: Rep. Matthew Lopresti
The Committee(s) On Cpc Recommend(s) That The Measure Be Deferred. on 02/02/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Landlord and Tenant - Failure to Repair Serious and Dangerous Defects - Tenant Remedies (Tenant Justice Act) [HB-392]
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Authorizing a single tenant to seek remedies on behalf of a group of tenants or a tenants' organization for a landlord's failure to repair serious and dangerous defects on the leased premises; authorizing a tenant to bring a civil action for money damages if a landlord fails to repair certain defects within a certain time period; and requiring the award of reasonable attorney's fees to a tenant who prevails in a certain action.
Sponsored by: Rep. Vaughn Stewart
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/25/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Mold Inspections and Remediation - Standards, Reporting, Penalties, and Tax Credit [HB-361]
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Requiring the Department of the Environment, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of General Services, to adopt certain regulations on or before June 1, 2024, establishing uniform standards for mold assessment and remediation; authorizing a tenant to deposit the tenant's rent in an escrow account under certain circumstances; authorizing a tax credit for taxpayers of certain residential properties who incur mold remediation costs; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/18/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition [HB-323]
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Prohibiting a landlord from using a lease or form of lease that contains a provision that limits a tenant's ability to summon, or penalizes a tenant or another individual solely for summoning, the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services; prohibiting a landlord from taking certain retaliatory actions because a tenant or another individual summons the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services for certain purposes; prohibiting a local jurisdiction from enacting certain laws; etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. Julie Palakovich Carr
Hearing 3/29 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/23/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Landlord and Tenant – Repossession for Failure to Pay Rent – Rental Assistance Programs [HB-367]
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Requiring a landlord of residential property to follow certain processes and procedures concerning rental assistance programs in the State prior to filing a complaint to repossess for failure to pay rent against a tenant experiencing financial hardship, either directly or indirectly due to or during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sponsored by: Rep. Terri Hill
Hearing 2/08 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/25/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
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Maryland Economic Development Corporation - Student Housing - Applications and Occupancy Agreements [HB-385]
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Requiring certain institutions of higher education to provide certain information to students who are applying to be a resident of certain types of student housing; requiring an occupancy agreement between a student and the Maryland Economic Development Corporation to include certain information; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sid Saab
Approved By The Governor - Chapter 183 on 04/21/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Anne Arundel County - Landlord and Tenant - Procedures for Failure to Pay Rent [SB-347]
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Authorizing a landlord in Anne Arundel County to repossess property in a certain manner for the failure of a tenant to pay rent under certain circumstances and subject to certain requirements; establishing certain procedures and requirements for the execution of a warrant for repossession in Anne Arundel County; providing for the disposition of certain personal property; establishing that the Act does not restrict the authority of Anne Arundel County to enact certain legislation; and applying the Act prospectively.
Sponsored by: Sen. James C. Rosapepe
Hearing 2/09 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/24/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Mold Inspections and Remediation - Standards, Reporting, Penalties, and Tax Credit [SB-320]
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Requiring the Department of the Environment, in consultation with the Maryland Department of Health, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and the Department of General Services, to adopt certain regulations on or before June 1, 2024, establishing uniform standards for mold assessment and remediation; authorizing a tenant to deposit the tenant's rent in an escrow account under certain circumstances; authorizing a tax credit for taxpayers of certain residential properties who incur mold remediation costs; etc.
Sponsored by: Sen. Obie Patterson
First Reading Education, Health, And Environmental Affairs on 01/20/2022
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Maryland 2022 Regular Session
Landlord and Tenant - Eviction Actions - Filing Surcharge and Prohibited Lease Provisions [HB-298]
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Increasing, from not more than $8 to not more than $73, the surcharge that the District Court is required to assess per civil case for summary ejectment, tenant holding over, and breach of lease that seeks a judgment for possession of residential property against a residential tenant; requiring the District Court to assess the surcharge against a landlord and prohibiting the court from awarding or assigning the surcharge against a residential tenant; etc.
Sponsored by: No sponsors
Hearing 2/16 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/27/2022
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Tennessee 112th General Assembly
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40 and Title 66, relative to housing for persons with a prior criminal conviction. [HB-1770]
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As introduced, prohibits a landlord from refusing to rent, lease, or otherwise extend housing opportunities to a person solely because the person was previously convicted of a criminal offense if the conviction was for an offense other than a violent offense, sexual offense, or violent sexual offense and the conviction occurred more than five years before the refusal. - Amends TCA Title 40 and Title 66.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jesse Chism
Taken Off Notice For Cal In S/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee Of Commerce Committee on 03/09/2022