SB416 prohibits landlords from banning pets in rental units, requiring tenants to have liability insurance.
SB416 amends the Residential Landlord-tenant Code to ensure tenants can keep pet animals in rental units, provided they obtain and maintain liability insurance. This change aims to enhance tenant well-being, housing stability, and animal welfare by preventing landlords from imposing blanket bans on pets. The bill also seeks to address the issue of overcrowded shelters by reducing the number of surrendered animals. This measure aligns with similar legislative efforts in California and New South Wales, Australia, which have also sought to make rental properties more pet-friendly.
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