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This bill, called the Landlord Accountability Act of 2025, introduces comprehensive changes to housing discrimination laws and rental practices, with a primary focus on protecting tenants who use Section 8 housing vouchers. The bill amends the Fair Housing Act to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on source of income, which includes housing vouchers, social security benefits, child support, and other forms of financial assistance. It establishes significant penalties for landlords who intentionally try to disqualify dwelling units from federal housing programs or leave units vacant, with potential fines of $100,000 for violations. The legislation creates a new Multifamily Housing Complaint Resolution Program to handle tenant complaints, requires public disclosure of these complaints, and mandates that landlords display tenant rights information in their properties. Additionally, the bill introduces a tax credit incentive for landlords who maintain low-income housing units and provide grants to states and organizations to develop tenant harassment prevention programs. The bill aims to increase accountability in the rental market, protect vulnerable renters, and ensure fair access to housing for individuals using government assistance, with provisions set to be implemented between 2025 and 2035.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/206/all-info