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House questions tenant protections before passing bill on recovery residences
Summary
Lawmakers debated Senate Bill 186, which creates a framework for certifying and evaluating recovery residences; members pressed presenters on eviction practices and whether the bill removes landlord-tenant protections. The House passed the bill in concurrence.
The House of Representatives debated Senate Bill 186 on the floor before voting to pass the measure in concurrence with the Senate. Lawmakers pressed the bill presenter on whether certified recovery residences are governed by landlord-tenant law, how rent and security deposits are handled, and what process exists for residents to contest removals.
The member from Burlington asked a series of questions about day-to-day operations at recovery residences, including whether residents pay rent, whether security deposits are required, and what eviction and discharge practices apply. The…
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