AN ACT RELATING TO PROPERTY -- RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT

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Limits rent increases to 4% annually, but allows an additional increase for taxes, insurance, or health and safety costs if the landlord gets an exemption from the secretary of housing, and provides tenants civil remedies for violations.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 27, 2026
Last action: Mar 18, 2026 — 03/18/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor: Jose Batista D
Session: 2026
Momentum: 5 · Stalled