Plain English Breakdown
The official text confirms the bill passed both chambers but does not list a specific effective date in the provided metadata.
HB710: Limits on Rent Increases for Residential Properties
This bill sets limits on how much landlords can raise rent and makes it illegal to charge more than those allowed amounts.
What This Bill Does
- Sets certain limits on increases in rental amounts charged for residential properties.
- Prohibits landlords from charging rents that go above these set limits as an unlawful, unfair, and deceptive trade practice.
- Provides definitions of key terms used within the law.
- Includes rules for how to read and apply the new laws (statutory construction).
- Allows for a specific legal defense in certain situations.
Who It Names or Affects
- Landlords who charge rent for residential properties
- Tenants living in residential rental units
Limits and Unknowns
- The provided text does not state the specific dollar amount or percentage limit on rent increases.
- The exact effective date of when this law begins is not listed in the provided information.