S.19.3-13: END PET RENT ACT (Failed)

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

END PET RENT ACT

HOUSE BILL

Be it resolved in the Southern Chamber of Delegates Assembled,

SECTION 1.

1. This Act may be cited as the "End Pet Rent Act”.

SECTION 2.

1. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge to a tenant a one-time, monthly or other periodic amount based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets.
2. Section 1 shall not apply to properties rented out for a short period of time (30 days or less in total)
3. Landlords charging such fees prior to the enactment of this law must reimburse current tenants who had been paying such fees with an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets in the prior year, or, should the tenant have leased the property for less than a year, an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed for the duration of their lease.

Sponsor: Delegate Elcaspar

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Landlords should absolutely have the right to charge an extra fee for pet owners. As a pet owner myself, I realize the damage that can be done to a property I do not own.

These people are taking a risk by allowing pets onto their property, and many times, a simple security deposit just isn't enough to cover the damages.

If the pets cause damage, there's nothing preventing the tenants from having to pay up. But the truth is, most pets don't cause any lasting damage, and pet owners shouldn't be forced to pay extra because of this.

I have lasting damage from a tenant's dog having made a substantial deposit on the carpet. The result of this bill would be massive bonds making it harder for all renters to obtain an affordable place to live. If you reckon you can afford a pet you need to factor ALL costs. Also this bill is likely to lead to people not rent to people with an animal.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Delegate Elcaspar, would you like to advocate for your bill?

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

END PET RENT ACT

HOUSE BILL

Be it resolved in the Southern Chamber of Delegates Assembled,

SECTION 1.
1. This Act may be cited as the "End Pet Rent Act”.

SECTION 2.
1. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge to a tenant a one-time, monthly or other periodic amount based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets.
2. Section 2.1 shall not apply to properties rented out for a short period of time (30 days or less in total)
3. Landlords charging such fees prior to the enactment of this law must reimburse current tenants who had been paying such fees with an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets in the prior year, or, should the tenant have leased the property for less than a year, an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed for the duration of their lease.

Amendment
Small change to make it obvious what is actually being referred too. Original wording made it read that the title of the act will not apply to properties. Rather than point one of section 2 of the act.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

24 hours to object to the amendment. I will take proxies in the event of an objection.

In the event of an objection, I vote in favor of the above amendment.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

END PET RENT ACT

HOUSE BILL

Be it resolved in the Southern Chamber of Delegates Assembled,

SECTION 1.
1. This Act may be cited as the "End Pet Rent Act”.

SECTION 2.
1. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge to a tenant a one-time, monthly or other periodic amount based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets.
2. Section 2.1 shall not apply to properties rented out for a short period of time (30 days or less in total)
3. Landlords charging such fees prior to the enactment of this law must reimburse current tenants who had been paying such fees with an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets in the prior year, or, should the tenant have leased the property for less than a year, an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed for the duration of their lease.

Amendment
Small change to make it obvious what is actually being referred too. Original wording made it read that the title of the act will not apply to properties. Rather than point one of section 2 of the act.

As there have been no objections the amendment is the working version of the bill.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

I motion for a final vote.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

As there have been no objections the final vote is now open for:
S.19.3-13: END PET RENT ACT.

Ring the bells. (Delegates will be DM'd)

Voting will last 48 hours or until all Delegates have voted which ever come first.

Voting Options are:
[   ] Aye
[   ] Nay
[   ] Abstain

Bill reads as follows:

END PET RENT ACT

HOUSE BILL

Be it resolved in the Southern Chamber of Delegates Assembled,

SECTION 1.
1. This Act may be cited as the "End Pet Rent Act”.

SECTION 2.
1. A landlord may not increase the rent or charge to a tenant a one-time, monthly or other periodic amount based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets.
2. Section 2.1 shall not apply to properties rented out for a short period of time (30 days or less in total)
3. Landlords charging such fees prior to the enactment of this law must reimburse current tenants who had been paying such fees with an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed based on the tenant’s possession of one or more pets in the prior year, or, should the tenant have leased the property for less than a year, an amount totaling the sum of all fees payed for the duration of their lease.

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Nay

[Deep Dixieland Senator, Muad'dib (OSR MSR)]

Voting is closed

S.19.3-13: END PET RENT ACT has failed

Final Vote Tally:
[ 1 ] Aye
[ 5 ] Nay
[ 0 ] Abstain
[ 1 ] Absent (TimTurner)