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HB3851 • 2025

Allows a residential landlord to give 59 days' notice after accepting an offer from a buyer who intends to occupy the premises, to terminate a tenancy.

Allows a residential landlord to give 59 days' notice after accepting an offer from a buyer who intends to occupy the premises, to terminate a tenancy.

Housing
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Representative Elmer
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In House Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 House

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-03-04 House

    Referred to Housing and Homelessness.

  3. 2025-02-27 House

    First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: This bill amends the notices to end a tenancy needed from landlords selling their homes. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6).
Allows a residential landlord to give 59 days' notice after accepting an offer from a buyer who intends to occupy the premises, to terminate a tenancy. Requires the landlord to first give tenants at least 31 days' notice before listing the property for sale. Replaces the current 90 days' notice requirement for termination.
Takes effect on the 91st day following adjournment sine die. .
Relating to: Relating to termination of residential tenancies; prescribing an effective date.
Current location: In House Committee