| SB 0087 | Tenants May Repair Premises and Deduct the Cost From the Rent |
| Sponsor: | Curls | |||
| LR Number: | S0500.03I | Fiscal Note: | 0500-03 | |
| Committee: | Insurance and Housing | |||
| Last Action: | 01/22/97 - Hearing Conducted S Insurance & Housing Committee | Journal page: | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1997 | |||
SB 87 - This act would grant tenants the right to repair
housing code violations which cost less than $300, or one half of
the periodic rent, to fix. The tenant must provide the landlord
14 days notice of the intent to repair, except in emergency
situations. The tenant must provide the landlord an itemized
statement including receipts. Written certification of a housing
code violation is required if the landlord disputes the necessity
of the repair. Damage caused by intentional and negligent acts
of the tenant and the tenant's family are excluded.
MIKE HOEFERKAMP