The bill amends the Truth in Renting Act by updating Section 6, which outlines the rights and remedies available to tenants when a rental agreement contains provisions that violate the law. Key changes include the introduction of specific timeframes for landlords to address violations after receiving written notice from tenants. If landlords fail to cure the violation within the specified time, tenants can seek various forms of relief, including voiding the rental agreement, recovering damages of $250 or $500 depending on the nature of the violation, and requiring landlords to comply with notice procedures.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the circumstances under which tenants can pursue remedies without prior notice to landlords, such as when a provision has been previously deemed unlawful by a court or when the landlord had actual knowledge of the violation. The bill also stipulates that if multiple actions are brought regarding the same provision, they must be joined, and only one judgment for damages will be awarded. Furthermore, it defines "tenant" more clearly and establishes that landlords are not subject to penalties if they cure violations following a court's judicial construction of a statute.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 554.636