Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant and expands liability of certain members of limited liability companies.

The bill establishes the offense of harassment of a residential tenant, which includes actions intended to induce a tenant to vacate a property, such as endangering safety, disturbing peace, or committing acts of violence. It also expands liability for certain members of limited liability companies owning residential rental properties. A court may hold these members jointly and severally liable for harassment charges if specific conditions are met. The bill authorizes civil actions and penalties for violations, and requires landlords to include provisions of the bill in residential leases.

Establishes offense of harassment of residential tenant and expands liability of certain members of limited liability companies.

The bill establishes the offense of harassment of a residential tenant, which includes actions intended to induce a tenant to vacate a property, such as endangering safety, disturbing peace, or committing acts of violence. It also expands liability for certain members of limited liability companies owning residential rental properties. A court may hold these members jointly and severally liable for harassment charges if specific conditions are met. The bill authorizes civil actions and penalties for violations, and requires landlords to include provisions of the bill in residential leases.