Landlords would notify renters before filing evictions over unpaid charges

Landlords would give renters written notice before filing an eviction. This applies to evictions over unpaid rent or other charges. The notice must show the amount owed, how late fees were calculated, acceptable ways to pay, and the planned filing date if charges remain unpaid. Landlords may give notice as the lease allows, by email, or through another method allowed by the cited law. Landlords would give notice at least five days before filing; the provision would take effect July 1, 2026.

The proposal would remove a separate rule for ending a lease over unpaid rent. The rule concerns renters who refuse or fail to pay rent when it is due. Under the rule marked for repeal, the lease may set different terms, and a renter can avoid termination by paying in full before the notice period ends. The repeal would take effect July 1, 2026.

Landlords would complete ordered repairs and meet county health department standards. This applies to rental homes. The repair duty applies to work required by an eligible enforcement authority. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026.

Landlords would not need another notice to end a lease after giving the required notice before filing an eviction. This applies when a landlord has given the required five-day notice. The landlord must have given the required notice before filing over unpaid rent or other charges. This provision would take effect July 1, 2026.