Relating to electronic access to residential tenancies; and prescribing an effective date.
What changed between versions
Increased the time landlords have to provide paper copies of applications from three days to seven days after receiving a written request.
Removed requirements for landlords to process all applications equally regardless of portal use, and removed several functions (like verifying ID, signing agreements, viewing statements, submitting documents, requesting maintenance, requesting alterations, and communicating safety concerns) from the list of activities landlords cannot require tenants to do via tenant portals.
Added a new provision stating that landlords cannot require tenants to use tenant portals as the sole means for verifying identification, reviewing and signing agreements, or submitting tenancy documents.
Added two new definitions to the state housing code: 'Drug and alcohol free housing' and expanded the definition of 'Dwelling unit' to include spaces rented for manufactured dwellings, recreational vehicles, or floating homes.