Legislative/ Industry Alerts

The Covid-19 Crisis – Grace & Forgiveness Policies, Court Status, And Processing Delinquencies & Evictions

This memo discusses why grace & forgiveness policies are needed, how they should be adopted, and how they interact with the current court crisis.

HB20-1009: Concerning Suppressing Court Records Of Eviction Proceedings

This Bill was:

• Introduced on 1/08/20
• Engrossed on 1/28/20
• Reengrossed on 1/29/20
• Revised on 3/02/20
• Rerevised on 3/03/20

HB20-1048: Concerning A Prohibition Against Discrimination Based On A Person’s Traits That Are Historically Associated With Race

This Bill was introduced on 1/08/20 and Reengrossed on 2/12/20.

HB20-1134: Concerning Appeals Of Orders Relating To Restitution Of Premises Under Forcible Entry And Detainer

This Bill was introduced on 1/16/20.

HB20-1141: Concerning Restrictions On The Fees Charged By Landlords

This Bill was introduced on 1/16/20.

HB20-1196: Concerning Updates To The Laws Governing Mobile Home Parks

This Bill was introduced on 1/30/20.

HB20-1201: Concerning Providing Home Owners In A Mobile Home Park The Opportunity To Purchase The Park Under Specified Circumstances

This Bill was introduced on 1/30/20.

HB20-1332: Concerning Prohibitions On Discrimination In Housing Based On Source Of Income

This Bill was introduced on 2/25/20.

SB20-108: Concerning A Prohibition Of A Landlord Engaging In Certain Activities Related To A Tenant’s Citizenship Status

This Bill was introduced on 1/15/20 and was Reengrossed on 2/03/20.