2008 House Bill 6548

Mandate landlords disclose flood zone status

Introduced in the House

Oct. 15, 2008

Introduced by Rep. Joan Bauer (D-68)

To require a landlord whose property is in a flood zone to disclose this to tenants, and if the landlord does not and there is a flood, authorize the tenant to sue for actual damages plus $500.

Referred to the Committee on Intergovernmental, Urban, and Regional Affairs

Nov. 12, 2008

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.