Senate Bill No. 274 aims to improve the registration process for nonresident landlords and enhance penalties for violations of building and fire codes. The bill introduces new definitions, such as "Identifying information" and "Nonresident owner," and mandates that municipalities with populations of 25,000 or more require nonresident owners or project-based housing providers to report their current residential addresses and identifying information to the tax assessor or designated municipal officer. It also stipulates that any changes to a nonresident owner's address must be reported within 21 days, with non-compliance resulting in the municipality using the address for property tax purposes. Additionally, the bill clarifies that service of state or municipal orders related to property maintenance will be directed to the reported address.

Furthermore, the bill increases penalties for repeat violations of the State Building Code and State Fire Prevention Code, establishing a tiered penalty system for first and subsequent offenses. It modifies existing laws to categorize violations under municipal civil penalties rather than infractions, and it ensures that reports to tax assessors remain confidential. The effective date for these changes is set for October 1, 2026. Overall, SB 274 seeks to enhance accountability among nonresident landlords while providing municipalities with accurate information for effective property management.

Statutes affected:
Raised Bill: 29-254a, 29-394
PD Joint Favorable: 29-254a, 29-394
File No. 153: 29-254a, 29-394