Rent escrow.
Rent escrow. Establishes a procedure permitting a tenant to withhold rent from a landlord and deposit it with a court if the landlord does not fulfill the landlord's obligations or fails to remedy a violation of an ordinance, rule, code, or other law, and the violation may materially affect the health or safety of the tenant.
HB1373 is a bill that allows tenants to withhold rent from their landlords if the landlords do not meet their obligations or fail to fix serious issues that could harm the tenant's health or safety. The withheld rent can be held in a special account by the court until the issues are resolved.
This bill would mainly affect tenants and landlords by giving tenants a legal way to address serious living condition problems without losing their homes. It aims to protect tenant safety and health by ensuring landlords fulfill their duties.
HB1373 was introduced on January 13, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Judiciary for further review. It has not yet been debated or voted on in the House.