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Panel debates HB 1112: keep "may" contract language, add default for silent leases and remove steep penalty
Summary
The subcommittee debated HB 1112, which would clarify snow‑removal responsibilities in residential tenancies; members favored permissive contracting language, a statutory fallback defaulting to landlords when leases are silent, and removal of the proposed $1,000 penalty.
The subcommittee turned to HB 1112, a proposal to clarify who must clear snow and ice in residential tenancies when leases are silent. The chair said the intent is to reduce confusion about liability and to make public safety outcomes clearer.
Why it matters: Slip‑and‑fall injuries on property walkways can produce large insurance payouts and serious liability issues. Committee members said clearer statute language could prevent…
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