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The Rental Home Bill
New rules for rental home guarantees aim to protect consumers
Rental home marketplace guarantees; transactions involving advertisement, sale, etc., penalty.
Mixed: some good, some bad ·
This bill would create rules for rental home guarantees to help protect people from unfair practices.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
If this bill passes, it could help renters feel safer and more informed about their rental agreements. Now is the time to support it to make sure it protects everyone.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill sets rules for rental home marketplace guarantees.
- It requires registration for guarantee providers.
- Violations could lead to penalties for sellers.
How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- Tony Wilt (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Michael Webert (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Hyland Fowler (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Terry Austin (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- James Leftwich (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Robert Bloxom (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Chris Runion (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
- Scott Wyatt (R): voted for it, crossing most Republicans
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