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TX · SB485CMTE · 4 COSPONSORS

Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.

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Plain-English Summary

Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.

Source: OpenStates · fetched February 3, 2025

Who it affects
Renter

Landlords will have new duties of care regarding disasters, which may lead to improved safety and habitability for renters during and after disaster events.

Homeownerindirect

While the bill focuses on landlords, it may indirectly affect homeowners who rent out properties, requiring them to comply with new disaster preparedness and response duties.

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Who This AffectsAI analysis
  • RenterdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

    Landlords will have new duties of care regarding disasters, which may lead to improved safety and habitability for renters during and after disaster events.

    Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.· Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.
  • HomeownerindirectMinor impactMedium certainty

    While the bill focuses on landlords, it may indirectly affect homeowners who rent out properties, requiring them to comply with new disaster preparedness and response duties.

    Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.· Relating to the duties of care of certain landlords regarding disasters.
What the Bill Does
  • Establishes new duties of care for certain landlords concerning disasters.
  • Aims to improve tenant safety and property habitability during and after disaster events.
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