Plain English Breakdown
The bill status is listed as passed by the legislature, but no effective date or specific enforcement penalties are provided in the source text.
HB1171: Minimum Standards for Rental Housing
This bill sets basic rules to ensure rental homes are safe and livable, stops landlords from forcing tenants to give up these rights, and clarifies how the law is enforced.
What This Bill Does
- Establishes minimum habitability standards consistent with recognized housing standards for landlord-tenant relationships.
- Prohibits waivers of such standards.
- Provides for enforcement and clarification of existing landlord duties.
Who It Names or Affects
- Landlords
- Tenants
Limits and Unknowns
- The official summary does not list the specific details of what makes a home habitable.
- The effective date for when these rules start is not included in the source material.