This bill amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to address situations involving domestic violence within rental agreements. It allows tenants who are victims of domestic violence to remove the perpetrator from the rental agreement and, if necessary, exclude them from the premises. To do this, the tenant must provide the landlord with documentation such as a protective order or certification of domestic violence, along with a written notice specifying the perpetrator's name and the desired termination date. The landlord is then required to take specific actions, including serving notice to the perpetrator and changing the locks if the perpetrator vacates the premises.

Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords change locks within 24 hours if a tenant requests it due to domestic violence, provided the tenant has the necessary documentation. If the landlord fails to comply, the tenant is permitted to change the locks themselves and must inform the landlord of the change. The bill also stipulates that landlords may recover costs associated with changing the locks and are not liable for actions taken in good faith under this section. The original section of the law is repealed to incorporate these new provisions.

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Introduced: 76-1401