In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sue Scherer
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Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
Mar 27, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a tenant terminate a residential lease without penalty if the landlord fails to fix health or safety code violations, if the tenant (or all co‑tenants) die, or if the tenant requires long‑term, full‑time care. It also permits a landlord or the tenant’s estate to end the lease after a tenant’s death, requires a 30‑day written notice, and forces the return of any unearned rent or security deposit. Lease clauses that waive these rights or demand longer notice periods are declared void.
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