AN ACT REQUIRING A FAIR RENT COMMISSION DISMISS CERTAIN CASES.

SB 338 requires the Fair Rent Commission to automatically dismiss cases when a landlord's rent increase for a dwelling unit is at or below the fair market rental value for comparable units in the same neighborhood. This directly affects landlords and tenants involved in rent dispute cases that fall within the established market rate for their area. The key provision mandates the commission to dismiss such cases without further review, streamlining the process for routine rent increases. The bill does not change how fair market rent is calculated but sets a clear rule for when cases must be dismissed.