SB 5921-S.E - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/7/00)

     Requires a landlord, except in the case of a single-family residence, to provide a written statement to both new and existing tenants disclosing fire protection and building safety information.  The disclosure statement shall provide information on the following:  (1) Whether the smoke detection device is hard-wired or battery operated;

     (2) whether the building has a fire sprinkler system;

     (3) whether the building has a fire alarm system;

     (4) whether the building has a smoking policy, and what that policy is;

     (5) whether the building has an emergency notification plan for the occupants and, if so, provide a copy to the occupants;

     (6) whether the building has an emergency relocation plan for the occupants and, if so, provide a copy to the occupants; and

     (7) whether the building has an emergency evacuation plan for the occupants and, if so, provide a copy to the occupants.

     Requires the written notice to be provided to new tenants at the time the lease or rental agreement is signed, and must be provided to current tenants as soon as possible, but not later than January 1, 2001.