Interim study to review landlord-tenant law to determine whether legislative reforms can be enacted to further protect and empower victims and survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence and their dependents
Impact
Should legislative reforms be enacted as a result of this study, significant changes could be made to state laws dealing with housing and tenant rights. The study aims to highlight issues such as eviction processes, housing discrimination, and the availability of resources for survivors. These changes would likely facilitate a safer environment for victims by ensuring that their housing rights are respected and by providing mechanisms for legal recourse in the event of violations by landlords.
Summary
LR346 is an interim study bill aimed at reviewing landlord-tenant law with the purpose of determining legislative reforms to better protect and empower victims and survivors of domestic violence or sexual violence and their dependents. The bill is focused on identifying gaps in current laws that hinder the ability of these victims to find safe and stable housing. By examining existing regulations and practices, the bill seeks to gather necessary information that can inform future legislative initiatives aimed at improving protections for vulnerable populations.
Contention
While the bill aims to focus on the welfare of victims of violence, there may be contention surrounding the implications of its recommendations. Possible debates could arise regarding the extent of tenant protections and the responsibilities placed upon landlords. Some stakeholders may argue that increased regulations could lead to unintended consequences, such as landlords being discouraged from renting properties due to perceived risks or liabilities associated with tenants who have a history of violence or instability.
Interim study to review landlord-tenant law to determine whether reforms similar to Laws 2021, LB320, can be enacted to further protect and empower victims and survivors and their dependents
Exempting the disclosure of certain information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking.
Exempting the disclosure of certain information of agency employees or their dependents who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, harassment, or stalking.
Adopt the Protection Orders Act, require reporting of child abuse and neglect involving military families, provide for domestic violence victims to change rental agreements and request the changing of locks, and change provisions related to landlords and tenants
Provide for removal from a rental agreement of a cotenant or occupant who has committed domestic violence, require landlords to change locks, and provide landlords with related powers and duties