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This bill amends the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1951 to provide more comprehensive information about flood risks for tenants. It introduces new definitions for "flood damage" and "natural flood event," which include various types of water-related property inundation such as overflow of inland or tidal waters, unusual surface water accumulation, mudflow, and land collapse near water bodies. The bill requires the Insurance Department to create a public website with information about flood risks, flood mitigation, and flood insurance, and to provide access to flood hazard area information. When leasing or renewing a lease, landlords must now disclose critical flood-related information to tenants, including: whether the property has experienced previous flood damage, its location in flood hazard areas, any legal requirements for flood insurance, and details about the landlord's flood insurance coverage. The bill also mandates a standardized disclosure statement with leases that encourages tenants to review flood risks, understand their insurance coverage, and seek additional insurance protection if needed. These new requirements aim to increase transparency and help tenants make informed decisions about potential flood-related risks when renting property. The bill will take effect 180 days after its enactment.

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