HB 24
An Act providing for off-campus student housing rights.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This act, the Off-Campus Student Housing Tenant Rights Act, aims to protect students renting off-campus housing in Pennsylvania. It establishes a ‘student bill of rights’ that covers issues like habitability, privacy, eviction procedures, and reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. The act also mandates the creation of an online course for students to learn about their tenant rights and requires institutions of higher education to distribute this bill of rights and provide information on local code enforcement offices.
Key provisions
- Establishes a ‘student bill of rights’ outlining tenant rights.
- Requires institutions of higher education to distribute the bill of rights to students.
- Mandates the creation of an online course educating students about their tenant rights.
- Specifies requirements for the online course, including information on legal rights, unsafe housing actions, and relevant information.
- Allows institutions to charge a fee for students who fail to complete the online course.
- Requires institutions to provide information on local code enforcement offices.
- Guarantees a hearing prior to eviction for tenants.
- Protects the right to residential privacy.
Who is affected
- Pennsylvania college students
- Institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania
- Landlords of off-campus student housing
- Municipalities with student housing
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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