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House hearing pits tenants’ transparency push against landlords’ concerns over costs and timing
Summary
HB 304 would extend the time tenants have to correct move‑out deficiencies to 48 hours, bar reinspection fees and require landlords to provide an estimated deduction if a tenant declines to correct defects. Student groups and tenant advocates backed the bill; landlord groups warned estimates are infeasible and the change would delay turnovers and impose costs. Committee recorded broad questioning and rebuttals; no committee vote on the bill is recorded in this session.
Representative Jonathan Karlen opened the House Judiciary hearing on House Bill 304 saying the bill aims to give renters more transparent information about potential security‑deposit deductions and more time to correct minor defects after a move‑out inspection.
Karlen showed committee materials he said illustrated property managers producing extremely detailed move‑out checklists (an example described in testimony was 44 pages). The sponsor summarized three changes in the bill: extend the tenant correction period from 24 to 48 hours, prohibit reinspection fees for tenants who exercise…
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