| SB 0157 | Tenants may repair and deduct cost from rent |
| Sponsor: | CURLS | ||
| Committee: | INSU | LR Number: | S0648.01I |
| Last Action: | 02/08/95 - Hearing Conducted S Insurance & Housing Committee | ||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1995 | ||
SB 157 - 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. Intentional and negligent acts of the tenant and
the tenant's family are excluded.
MIKE HOEFERKAMP