SB 258 IN

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Allows a landlord to apply for assistance from the COVID-19 rental assistance program (program) operated by the Indiana housing and community development authority (authority) on behalf of a tenant who: (1) is at least 30 days overdue on monthly rent; and (2) has not applied to the program. Provides that an amount paid by the program to a landlord is considered to be paid by the tenant. Prohibits a landlord that receives assistance from requiring a tenant to pay the difference between the maximum monthly benefit under the program and the monthly rent under the rental agreement. Requires the authority to provide a tenant with notice of assistance received by a landlord on the tenant's behalf.

• David Niezgodski Democratic · author
• Ron Alting Republican · author
• Ryan Mishler Republican · author

1. Jan 11, 2021 Authored by Senator Niezgodski · upper
2. Jan 11, 2021 First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy · upper
3. Feb 4, 2021 Senator Alting added as second author · upper
4. Feb 4, 2021 Senator Mishler added as third author · upper

The published texts of this bill as it moves through the legislature. Each links to the official document on the state legislature site. Data from OpenStates.

• Introduced Senate Bill (S) · Jan 8, 2021 · PDF