| SB 0516 | Restricts a landlord from entering a tenant's premises unless the landlord gives reasonable notice |
| Sponsor: | Bland | |||
| LR Number: | S2135.01I | Fiscal Note: | 2135-01 | |
| Committee: | Insurance and Housing | |||
| Last Action: | 03/08/99 - Referred S Insurance & Housing Committee | Journal page: | S424 | |
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 1999 | |||
SB 516 - Under this act, a landlord may only enter the
premises rented by the lessee for a reasonable business purpose
and after giving reasonable notice. The landlord cannot require
the lessee to waive his or her right of prior notice as a
condition of entering a lease. If the landlord violates this
act, the lessee may receive: 1) a rent reduction up to a full
rescission of the lease; 2) his or her security deposit; and 3) a
$100 fine may be imposed upon the landlord. This act will apply
to written and oral leases entered into or renewed on or after
January 1, 2000.
STEPHEN WITTE