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S 5956 In Committee

Relates to providing enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations

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Provides for enhanced enforcement of the warranty of habitability for housing accommodations; provides court may award punitive damages to a tenant upon finding the landlord's breach of warranty was intentional and malicious.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Mar 4, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
29 · Low