The bill amends Section 34-18-58 of the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act to establish a statewide mandatory rental registry specifically for landlords leasing residential properties constructed prior to 1978. Landlords are required to register various information with the Department of Health, including their names, business addresses or PO boxes, and information about property managers. The deadline for registration is set for September 1, 2025, with penalties for non-compliance becoming effective on October 1, 2025.

The bill eliminates the previous requirement that landlords must be compliant with registration before initiating eviction proceedings for nonpayment of rent. Additionally, it allows landlords who acquire a residential rental property constructed before 1978 or begin leasing to a new tenant after September 1, 2025, to register prior to October 1, 2025. The Department of Health may commence an action for injunctive relief, and no penalties shall be levied under this section prior to October 1, 2025. This act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
5917: 34-18-58