Honorable Helen Giddings, Chair, House Committee on Business & Industry
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB3101 by Anchia (Relating to a residential tenant's rights and remedies.), As Introduced
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Property Code and permit a landlord to require tenants with designated parking spaces to provide the landlord with identifying information about their vehicles. The bill would also prohibit a landlord from charging a penalty or fee of more than seven percent of the unpaid rent amount. The Office of the Attorney General indicates that additional cases and investigations may arise resulting from the provisions of the bill; however, any additional costs could be absorbed within existing state resources.
Local Government Impact
No fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.