HB 2297-S - DIGEST

(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/13/92)

      Provides a mechanism for tenants who are threatened by another tenant to terminate their tenancies without suffering undue economic loss.

      Requires the landlord to be provided notice of threats to the tenant.

      Authorizes a tenant who is threatened by the landlord with a deadly weapon to terminate the tenancy.

      Authorizes termination of the rental agreement and refund of pre-paid rent and deposits where appropriate.

      Provides that a landlord may not be held liable for bringing an unlawful detainer action against a tenant for drug-related or threatening behavior.