Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to amend and pass a bill that expands the rights of tenants

Highlights:

• Defines “damage insurance” as relates to tenants (Page 1).

• Limits landlord demands for damage insurance coverage (Page 3).

• Specifies coverage amount shall not exceed two months’ (tenants under 62 years old) or one month’s (over 62 years old) rent (Page 3).

• Authorizes acceptance of damage insurance in lieu of security deposit (Page 3).

• Requires landlords to offer tenants preoccupancy “walk-through” of dwelling unit (Page 4).

• Prohibits landlords from demanding payments, fees, charges from prospective tenants (Page 5).

• Limits landlords’ fees for tenant screening reports (Page 5-6).

• Requires written notice of tenant rights (Page 8-9).

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