Legislature(2013 - 2014)SENATE FINANCE 532
04/17/2014 01:30 PM Senate FINANCE
| Audio | Topic |
|---|---|
| Start | |
| HB193 | |
| HB305 | |
| HB121 | |
| HB328 | |
| HB143 | |
| HB282 | |
| Adjourn |
* first hearing in first committee of referral
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
+ teleconferenced
= bill was previously heard/scheduled
| += | HB 193 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 305 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 121 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 328 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 143 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 282 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 204 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 231 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| += | HB 19 | TELECONFERENCED | |
| + | TELECONFERENCED |
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 282(JUD)
"An Act relating to the rights and obligations of
residential landlords and tenants; and relating to the
taking of a permanent fund dividend for rent and
damages owed to a residential landlord."
3:38:46 PM
BRENDA HEWITT, STAFF, REPRESENTATIVE DOUG ISAACSON,
informed the committee that the legislation contained
provisions that had been requested by landlords, tenants,
and property managers. She elaborated that the legislation
allowed both the landlord and tenant to verify the premise
condition statement, which catalogued the condition of the
property. The bill provided for a long term pet deposit,
which was previously capped to the same time limit as the
security deposit cap of two months. Another provision of
the bill defined "normal wear and tear," which was more
suitable than the current language, "normal non-abusive
living." The legislation required landlords to maintain a
separate accounting of security deposits to ensure that the
landlord had the funds to reimburse the renter for the
deposit when vacating the premises. The bill allowed
landlords to have up to thirty days to refund damage
deposits to provide sufficient time to assess the cost of
damage if damage was discovered. The current fourteen day
time limit was retained if no damage was found. The bill
defined "service animals', permitted the rental of dry
cabins [cabins without running water], and allowed
landlords to restrict the number of persons living in a
dwelling. Additionally, the legislation permitted eviction
for illegal activities. She furthered that the landlord may
require professional dry cleaning of carpets if the
landlord professionally dry cleaned the carpet prior to
rental. Finally, HB 282 allowed landlords to attach a
permanent fund dividend for unpaid rent or damages.
Currently, dividend (PFD) attachment was legal, but the
bill placed rent as a higher priority than commercial
creditors.
Senator Dunleavy inquired whether there would be a change
in who would have access to the premises.
Ms. Hewitt responded that the issue was not addressed in
the legislation.
ED SNIFFEN, ATTORNEY V, DEPARTMENT OF LAW, ANCHORAGE (via
teleconference), confirmed that the bill did not change any
laws related to access.
ERROL CHAMPION, DIRECTOR, ALASKA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS,
supported the legislation. He related that he worked
closely with the sponsor to develop the language in the
bill and updated the provisions to protect both the tenant
and the landlord.
Vice-Chair Fairclough inquired when the bill was
introduced.
3:44:40 PM
AT EASE
3:44:57 PM
RECONVENED
Ms. Hewitt replied that the bill was introduced on February
22, 2014.
Vice-Chair Fairclough requested clarity on the provision
that placed rent or damages as a higher priority PFD
attachment over commercial creditors.
Ms. Hewitt detailed that there were established priorities
for PFD attachment and the provision added rent and damages
to the list as number eight. She shared that rent was
intangible and landlords were not able to repossess
possessions in lieu of unpaid rent, so the thought was to
place landlords higher on the list than general creditors.
Co-Chair Kelly CLOSED public testimony.
HB 282 was HEARD and HELD in committee for further
consideration.
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