HB 3851
Allows a residential landlord to give 59 days' notice after accepting an offer from a buyer who intends to occupy the premises, to terminate a tenancy.
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Bill overview
This bill changes the notice landlords must give tenants when selling their property. After a buyer makes an offer to purchase the property with the intention of occupying it, the landlord now has 59 days to provide notice and terminate the tenancy. The bill also requires landlords to give tenants at least 31 days’ notice before listing the property for sale and replaces the previous 90-day termination notice requirement. The law takes effect 91 days after the legislative session ends.
Key provisions
- Landlords must provide tenants with 59 days' notice to terminate a tenancy after accepting a buyer's offer to occupy the premises.
- Landlords must provide tenants with at least 31 days' notice before listing the property for sale.
- The required notice period for terminating a tenancy has been reduced from 90 days to 59 days.
- The law applies to month-to-month and fixed-term tenancies.
- Specific notice requirements remain for various reasons for termination (e.g., nonpayment of rent, property damage).
- A landlord must provide a tenant with a separate notice stating that the landlord intends to sell the property when an offer of sale is accepted.
- Landlords may terminate a month-to-month tenancy at any time or a fixed-term tenancy upon expiration, subject to specific notice requirements.
- If a landlord terminates a tenancy in violation of the law, they may be liable for damages.
Who is affected
- Residential Landlords
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