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Introduced
01/27/2025
01/27/2025
In Committee
04/10/2025
04/10/2025
Crossed Over
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Passed
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING LIMITATIONS ON RESIDENTIAL RENTAL AGREEMENT TERMS IN THE EVENT OF THE DEATH OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PAYMENT OF RENT.
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Letty's Act," addresses protections for tenants' estates in the event of a tenant's death by prohibiting certain rental agreement clauses and limiting landlords' ability to impose penalties. Specifically, the bill voids rental agreement provisions that would require payment of liquidated damages, accelerate rent beyond the month of death or ten business days after vacating the unit, demand repayment of move-in discounts, or assess fees and penalties for early termination due to the tenant's death. The bill allows landlords to take possession of a rental unit without a formal eviction if the tenant's personal representative surrenders the premises or after 30 days if rent remains unpaid or most of the tenant's property has been removed. Landlords can still retain security deposits to cover property damage specifically caused by the tenant's death. The bill will take effect on September 1, 2025, and applies to rental agreements entered into on or after that date, with a provision for potential voter approval if a referendum petition is filed. The legislation aims to provide compassionate and financial protection for the families of deceased tenants during a difficult time.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (50)
Jeff Bridges (D)*,
Barbara Kirkmeyer (R)*,
Javier Mabrey (D)*,
Ron Weinberg (R)*,
Judy Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Carlos Barron (R),
Shannon Bird (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Kyle Brown (D),
Sean Camacho (D),
Michael Carter (D),
Chad Clifford (D),
Lisa Cutter (D),
Monica Duran (D),
Regina English (D),
Cecelia Espenoza (D),
Tony Exum (D),
Lisa Feret (D),
Meg Froelich (D),
Lorena García (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Ryan Gonzalez (R),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Nick Hinrichsen (D),
Jamie Jackson (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Sheila Lieder (D),
Mandy Lindsay (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Meghan Lukens (D),
Tisha Mauro (D),
Julie McCluskie (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Dafna Michaelson Jenet (D),
Amy Paschal (D),
Jacqueline Phillips (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Lesley Smith (D),
Katie Stewart (D),
Rebekah Stewart (D),
Brianna Titone (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Yara Zokaie (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 06/04/2025)
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