IN SB0258 | 2021 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 11 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-02-04 - Senator Mishler added as third author
Pending: Senate Public Policy Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Rental assistance. Allows a landlord to apply for assistance from the COVID-19 rental assistance program (program) operated by the Indiana housing and community development authority (authority) on behalf of a tenant who: (1) is at least 30 days overdue on monthly rent; and (2) has not applied to the program. Provides that an amount paid by the program to a landlord is considered to be paid by the tenant. Prohibits a landlord that receives assistance from requiring a tenant to pay the difference between the maximum monthly benefit under the program and the monthly rent under the rental agreement. Requires the authority to provide a tenant with notice of assistance received by a landlord on the tenant's behalf.

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Title

Rental assistance.

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History

DateChamberAction
2021-02-04SenateSenator Mishler added as third author
2021-02-04SenateSenator Alting added as second author
2021-01-11SenateFirst reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
2021-01-11SenateAuthored by Senator Niezgodski

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