Tenant rights and landlord rules
Should laws strictly limit landlord fees, screening, and eviction powers to protect tenants? 39 bills, 6 became law. Latest: Delaware SB 292, became law, Sep 9.
- Open now
- 6
- Coming back
- 8
- Became law
- 6
- Stopped
- 19
Can still move
Can still move 6
- Can still moveRelates to compliance by New York city marshals with filing requirement regarding service of a notice of evictionPassed both chambers
- Can still moveProhibits landlords from including incorrect information re rent decontrol in certain leases and renewals pertaining to units in the Affordable New York Housing ProgramPassed both chambers
- Can still moveAuthorizes shelters to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancyPassed both chambers
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025In committee
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Eviction Right to Counsel Act of 2025In committee
- Congress back Nov 9, dies Jan 3, 2027Landlord Accountability Act of 2025In committee
Grouped by AI from the bills closest to Housing, by the policy questions they address. Bills in a group may take opposing positions. Grouping as of October 27, 2026. A bill is not a law until it is signed.
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