2021 House Bill 5566

Cap delinquent rent penalties

Introduced in the House

Nov. 30, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Pat Outman (R-70)

To permit late fees of up to $50 per month or 10% of the rental amount that property owner may collect in court from a delinquent tenant in an eviction case if these are specified in the lease, unless the owner demonstrates that a higher late fee is reasonable.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Feb. 22, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 17, 2022

Amendment offered by Rep. Yousef Rabhi (D-53)

To not allow the owner to collect late fees if there are outstanding complaints related to certain rental practices laws.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Stephanie Young (D-8)

To cap the fees that could be collected at $50.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Mary Cavanagh (D-10)

To give judges discretion to reduce the proposed fees.

The amendment failed by voice vote

March 22, 2022

Passed in the House 67 to 38 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 24, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety