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A 1646

Extends the answer time when a major capital improvement rent increase has been filed to ninety days

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Chris Burdick and 7 co-sponsors

Bill A 1646 extends tenants' response time to 90 days for major capital improvement rent increases, empowering them to make informed decisions about their finances.

REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
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Bill Summary · A 1646

Summary of Bill A 1646

Bill Overview

  • Bill Number: A 1646
  • Title: Extends the answer time when a major capital improvement rent increase has been filed to ninety days
  • Status: Reported and referred to Rules
  • Introduced On: January 10, 2025
  • Classification: Legislative Bill

Purpose and Intent

Bill A 1646 aims to extend the time frame for tenants to respond to notices of major capital improvement (MCI) rent increases. The bill proposes to increase the response period from the current duration to ninety days. This extension is intended to provide tenants with more time to assess the implications of the proposed rent increases and to prepare their responses or objections.

Key Provisions

  • Extension of Response Time: The primary provision of the bill is the extension of the answer time for tenants from the existing period to ninety days following the filing of a major capital improvement rent increase.
  • Definition of Major Capital Improvements: While the bill does not redefine what constitutes a major capital improvement, it is understood that these improvements typically involve significant renovations or upgrades to rental properties that may justify an increase in rent.

Affected Parties

  • Tenants: The bill directly benefits tenants by allowing them additional time to respond to rent increase notices, potentially leading to better-informed decisions and more thorough evaluations of the proposed increases.
  • Landlords: Landlords filing for MCI rent increases may experience delays in the implementation of these increases due to the extended response period, which could impact their cash flow and financial planning.

Legislative Timeline

  • Introduced: January 10, 2025, and referred to the Housing Committee.
  • Reported to Codes: May 13, 2025.
  • Reported to Rules: June 5, 2025.

Related Legislation

This bill is part of a broader legislative context, with several related bills from prior sessions, including:
- A 859
- A 764
- A 8459
- A 2448
- A 4376
- A 956
- A 1881
- A 3818
- S 1461 (companion bill)

Conclusion

Bill A 1646 seeks to enhance tenant protections by extending the response time for major capital improvement rent increases to ninety days. This change aims to empower tenants with more time to understand and respond to significant financial changes in their rental agreements. The bill is currently progressing through the legislative process and has been reported to the Rules Committee for further consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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