AN ACT PERMITTING A TENANT TO FILE A COMPLAINT WITH A FAIR RENT COMMISSION WITHIN THIRTY DAYS OF SIGNING A NEW LEASE.

SB 1340 allows tenants to file a complaint with a fair rent commission within 30 days of signing a new lease, rather than only before signing. It directly affects tenants who believe a new lease's rent is excessive. The bill requires the commission to evaluate complaints using specific factors like local rent rates, property conditions, tenant income, and maintenance needs. This change takes effect July 1, 2025, modifying existing rent review procedures.