❌ HB553
Require landlord to notify tenant of rent default before eviction
Summary
HB553 requires landlords to notify tenants of rent defaults within sixty days before initiating eviction proceedings. If the landlord fails to provide this notice, they cannot commence eviction until they notify the tenant, ninety days have passed, and a payment plan has been offered. The bill also stipulates that landlords must not evict tenants who comply with agreed payment plans.
Rationale
The bill imposes additional requirements on landlords, which may conflict with the Libertarian principles of minimal government intervention in property rights and free market operations. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize the importance of property rights and oppose government mandates that interfere with voluntary agreements between landlords and tenants.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government regulation of landlord-tenant relationships
- Potential for reduced rental property availability due to increased landlord liabilities
- Encouragement of non-compliance by tenants who may exploit the notification requirement