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Bill would require landlords to disclose flood history and risk to renters
Summary
A proposed bill would make landlords disclose whether a rental may be in a flood hazard area and that landlords’ insurance typically does not cover tenants’ personal property; supporters call it a simple resilience step, while housing providers warned about operational burdens and asked for clarifying language.
An unnamed sponsor introduced a bill that would require landlords to disclose to prospective tenants whether a rental property may be located in a special flood hazard area or an area of potential flooding and that landlords’ insurance does not cover tenants’ personal property.
Supporters told the Senate Housing Committee the measure is a straightforward consumer-protection step that could help renters understand flood risk and consider insurance. "We strongly support this bill. It's simple, straightforward, addresses a known and needed problem," said Caskey…
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