The bill amends Section 34-18-30 of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to introduce provisions for tenants to perform limited repairs and implement energy conservation measures. Specifically, a tenant may, at their expense, implement energy conservation measures in any dwelling or dwelling unit, including but not limited to removable weather-stripping around doors and windows, removable interior storm windows, or insulation wrap around hot water heating tanks. This section does not apply to any group living unit, hotel unit, or rooming unit.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that tenants are not authorized to make structural changes to a building and that the new provisions for energy conservation measures do not restrict tenants from pursuing other legal remedies available to them. The act is set to take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
58: 34-18-30