Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of.

The bill establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of housing standards. It requires the court to establish an escrow account, where tenants must submit any owed rent to appear in court. Landlords owning twenty units or less can receive free legal services if they can prove a loss of at least twenty percent of rent payments in a calendar year. The court has jurisdiction over actions for civil penalties, liens, and foreclosures related to housing violations.

Establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of.

The bill establishes a housing court for actions and proceedings involving the enforcement of state and local laws for the establishment and maintenance of housing standards. It requires the court to establish an escrow account, where tenants must submit any owed rent to appear in court. Landlords owning twenty units or less can receive free legal services if they can prove a loss of at least twenty percent of rent payments in a calendar year. The court has jurisdiction over actions for civil penalties, liens, and foreclosures related to housing violations.