SB831 amends the residential landlord-tenant code to provide tenants with stronger legal protections and financial recovery.

SB831 amends the residential landlord-tenant code to enhance legal protections for tenants. It allows tenants who prevail in lawsuits for violations of the code to be awarded a minimum of $1,000 or threefold their sustained damages, whichever is greater, along with reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of the suit. This change aims to ensure that tenants can protect their rights without facing prohibitive legal expenses. The act does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

SB831 amends the residential landlord-tenant code to provide tenants with stronger legal protections and financial recovery.

SB831 amends the residential landlord-tenant code to enhance legal protections for tenants. It allows tenants who prevail in lawsuits for violations of the code to be awarded a minimum of $1,000 or threefold their sustained damages, whichever is greater, along with reasonable attorney's fees and the costs of the suit. This change aims to ensure that tenants can protect their rights without facing prohibitive legal expenses. The act does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.