The bill amends the "Residential Landlord and Tenant Act" by updating definitions and introducing new provisions regarding evictions. It defines "Disabled person" and expands the definitions of "Dwelling unit" to include mobile homes and "Landlord" to cover assigners and others entitled to rent. The term "Tenant" now also includes sub-tenants and occupants of various housing accommodations. The bill specifies that landlords cannot evict tenants without just cause, except in certain situations such as owner-occupied premises with fewer than four units or premises incidental to employment.

The bill sets forth conditions under which a landlord may legally evict a tenant, including non-payment of rent, violation of tenancy obligations, and the landlord's need for personal use of the property, with protections for tenants over 62 or disabled. It allows tenants to sue for wrongful eviction claims and maintains their rights against evictions due to non-payment of rent. Landlords must follow all legal requirements and notice procedures to pursue possession. The bill would be effective immediately upon passage, with insertions and deletions to the existing law to reflect these changes.

Statutes affected:
2920: 34-18-11