1300 AMH CALD BROD 059

  

HB 1300 - H AMD 73

By Representative Caldier

On page 8, beginning on line 8, strike all of subsection (b) and insert "(b) The landlord shall include copies of estimates received or invoices paid to reasonably substantiate the basis for retaining a portion of or all of the deposit resulting from damages to the premises, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or appliances. The landlord may document the cost of materials or supplies to repair damages to the premises already in the landlord's possession or purchased on an ongoing basis by providing a copy of a bill, invoice, receipt, vendor price list, or other vendor document that reasonably documents the basis for the deduction from the deposit. The landlord may charge a reasonable hourly rate where repairs are performed by the landlord."

EFFECT:  Amends the landlord's requirement to provide documentation to reasonably substantiate the basis for retaining a portion of or all the deposit resulting from damages to the premises, fixtures, furnishings, equipment, or appliances. 

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