HR 102 · 95th Congress · Housing and Community Development

National Landlord-Tenant Act

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Rooney, Fred B. [D-PA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Landlord-Tenant Act - Title I: National Landlord and Tenant Commission - Establishes the National Landlord and Tenant Commission. States that the Commission shall: (1) conduct and commission a study of landlord and tenant problems in the United States and review the implementation of the provisions of this Act; (2) submit to the President and to Congress such reports it deems appropriate; (3) publish the results of the investigations, studies, and research conducted under authority of this title; (4) make grants to the States for the establishment and maintenance of housing courts, and develop regulations concerning a review system for such grants; (5) develop model lease and rental agreement forms; (6) establish rules and guidelines for the purpose of implementing and enforcing this Act; and (7) appoint a special body to develop and implement a national rent control plan. Requires the Commission to utilize the services of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and all other Government agencies dealing with housing problems. Title II: Housing Courts - Authorizes the National Landlord-Tenant Commission to make grants to the States for the purpose of establishing an…

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