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House Co-Sponsorship Memoranda
House of Representatives
Session of 2023 - 2024
Regular Session
MEMORANDUM
| Posted: | October 11, 2023 09:41 AM |
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| From: | Representative Christopher M. Rabb and Rep. Ismail Smith-Wade-El, Rep. Rick Krajewski |
| To: | All House members |
| Subject: | Instituting strong protections for residential tenants |
| In the midst of the housing crisis, tenants are suffering at the hands of disreputable landlords, being forced to sign leases containing unfair provisions or facing discrimination based on their income or credit history. In addition, rising rents and extraneous fees place a burden on renters that is unfair, requiring additional protections. For these reasons, this legislation seeks to extend key protections for tenants. Security deposits would be limited to two months’ rent, certain lease stipulations would be prohibited, and demands for extensive rental and credit histories limited. Certain unfair housing practices related to discrimination and misrepresentation of housing availability are also addressed in this forthcoming bill. Simply put, tenants should be treated fairly. Renting a home for your family should never be clouded by the unjust or deceitful actions of a landlord. Terms and conditions of a lease should be clear and concise, free from provisions that take away a tenants rights or opportunity to secure safe, affordable housing. Times are hard enough without facing discrimination and unfair practices when trying to secure housing. Please join us in supporting Pennsylvania tenants. |