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This bill establishes new regulations for residential rental property rate increases and creates the Rent Control Advisory Board to oversee these regulations. Specifically, landlords are now limited in how much they can increase rent: they cannot raise rent by more than 10% above the lowest rental amount in the past 12 months, or by more than the percentage increase in the area median income, whichever is greater. Landlords must provide tenants with 90 days' written notice before any rent increase, detailing the specific amount and reasons for the increase. The bill also restricts rent increases for new tenants to no more than 15% above the previous tenant's rent and requires landlords to disclose the previous tenant's rent. A new Rent Control Advisory Board will be established, composed of members appointed by various state leaders, including representatives from tenants, developers, housing agencies, and other stakeholders. The board will meet at least twice a year and submit annual reports on the impact of these regulations. Landlords can only evict tenants for "good cause" and can appeal rent increase limitations by proving significant financial hardship through a magisterial district judge. The bill includes several exemptions, such as newly constructed properties and affordable housing, and will remain in effect for 15 years from its effective date.

Housing and Urban Affairs

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