Bill would require notice before rent and lease debt evictions

The bill would require landlords to give written notice before seeking eviction for unpaid rent or other unpaid lease obligations. This would apply to residential tenants facing eviction for unpaid rent or another unpaid financial obligation under their lease. The notice would list the total amount due, break out rent and other charges, name who can receive payment, and include information about legal and financial help. The section would apply to eviction cases brought on or after July 1, 2026.

The bill would allow a landlord to bring an eviction case if the tenant does not pay the debt or move out within the stated notice period. This would apply when a residential tenant has not corrected the rent delinquency or moved out. The bill text gives conflicting deadlines: one clause says 30 days, or a longer local period, while the required notice statement says 14 days and refers to local periods longer than 14 days. The section would apply to eviction cases brought on or after July 1, 2026.