This bill amends the Uniform Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to provide specific provisions for the removal of a cotenant or occupant who has committed an act of domestic violence from a rental agreement. It allows a tenant or household member who has been a victim of domestic violence to have the perpetrator removed from the rental agreement and, if necessary, excluded from the premises, provided they have obtained a protective order or similar relief. The bill outlines the process for notifying the landlord, including the required documentation and notice, and establishes the landlord's responsibilities, such as serving notice to the perpetrator and changing locks if the perpetrator vacates the premises.

Additionally, the bill mandates that landlords must change locks within twenty-four hours if a tenant requests it due to domestic violence, and it allows tenants to change the locks themselves if the landlord fails to do so. The landlord may retain a copy of the new key or entry code and can charge the tenant for the costs incurred in changing the locks. The bill also clarifies that landlords are not liable for actions taken in good faith under these provisions. The original section of the law is repealed to accommodate these changes.

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Introduced: 76-1401