Bill > HB2493

This bill introduces regulations for businesses offering eviction-related services to protect consumers from potentially misleading or deceptive practices. The legislation defines "eviction-related services" as any service connected to eviction suits filed by landlords and establishes specific disclosure requirements for businesses operating in this space. Under the new law, businesses must provide clear written disclosures to consumers that include information about free legal aid services, a detailed description of the services offered, tenant rights, and a notice that similar services may be available through nonprofit organizations for free. Additionally, businesses must clearly state in their advertising that they are a private business not affiliated with government entities or legal aid organizations. The bill also prohibits businesses from instructing consumers not to attend civil proceedings or hearings related to eviction suits. Violations of these requirements will be considered false, misleading, or deceptive acts, which can be enforced through existing public and private rights and remedies. The law explicitly excludes government entities and legal aid societies from these requirements and will take effect on September 1, 2025.

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