S.470 - Respect State Housing Laws Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.470, the "Respect State Housing Laws Act," proposes to amend the CARES Act by removing subsection (c) of Section 4024 (15 U.S.C. 9058). This subsection likely pertains to a requirement for lessors to provide notice to vacate. The bill aims to give more autonomy to state housing laws by removing a federal mandate related to eviction notices.
Expected Effects
The likely effect of this bill is that states will have greater control over eviction procedures. Lessors may no longer be required to provide a specific federal notice to vacate, potentially streamlining the eviction process in some states. This could lead to faster evictions in certain areas.
Potential Benefits
- Increased state control over housing laws.
- Potential streamlining of eviction processes.
- Reduced federal mandates on lessors.
- Could lead to quicker resolution of landlord-tenant disputes in some cases.
- May align federal law more closely with existing state regulations.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased evictions due to reduced notice requirements.
- Could disproportionately affect vulnerable tenants.
- May create inconsistencies in eviction procedures across different states.
- Possible negative impact on housing stability for low-income individuals and families.
- Could lead to legal challenges based on due process concerns.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill's constitutional alignment is complex. While it aims to respect state laws, it could potentially raise due process concerns under the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments if it leads to unfair eviction practices. The Tenth Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, could be invoked to support the bill's intent to grant states more control over housing matters.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).