To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.
Federal Housing: Reporting Condemned Buildings
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Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- This bill would create a new system for people living in government-funded housing. If a city or state declares their building unsafe to live in, tenants could report the problem directly to the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Landlords who receive federal money but let their buildings become condemned could be fined up to $50,000. This is designed to make sure owners keep their rental properties in good condition and follow safety laws.
- The new rules would cover many different programs, including Section 8, public housing, and special housing for veterans and the elderly. It aims to protect some of the most vulnerable renters from living in dangerous conditions.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.
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