Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends mobile home tenant regulations

Highlights:

• Specifies that “In an action by or against the tenant, evidence of a complaint within six months one year prior to the alleged act of retaliation creates a presumption that the landlord’s conduct was in retaliation” (Page 2).

• Expands definition of “rent” to include base rent, utilities, late fees, etc (Page 2).

• Increases days’ notice required for rental agreement cancellation, from 60 to 90 days (Page 2).

• Increases days’ notice required for rent increases, from 60 to 90 days (Page 3).

• Requires similar notifice for utility rate increases (Page 3).

• Specifies process taken by tenant if landlord wrongfully fails to supply running water, essential services (Page 4).

• Requires landlords to provide general (but not specific) reason for denial of tenancy (Page 5).

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends mobile home tenant regulations

Highlights:

• Specifies that “In an action by or against the tenant, evidence of a complaint within six months one year prior to the alleged act of retaliation creates a presumption that the landlord’s conduct was in retaliation” (Page 2).

• Expands definition of “rent” to include base rent, utilities, late fees, etc (Page 2).

• Increases days’ notice required for rental agreement cancellation, from 60 to 90 days (Page 2).

• Increases days’ notice required for rent increases, from 60 to 90 days (Page 3).

• Requires similar notifice for utility rate increases (Page 3).

• Specifies process taken by tenant if landlord wrongfully fails to supply running water, essential services (Page 4).

• Requires landlords to provide general (but not specific) reason for denial of tenancy (Page 5).

Full Bill Text