A06423Introduced in the Assembly
Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.
Introduced by Micah Lasher, District 69
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Requires that the entire amount of a rental deposit or advance be refundable to the tenant upon the tenant's vacating of the premises except for an amount lawfully retained for non-payment of rent or utilities, damage caused by the tenant, or storage costs; requires landlord to provide an itemized statement of damages and to return the balance of the deposit within 14 days; requires that tenant be given the opportunity to inspect the rental premises prior to signing a lease; allows a grantee or assignee of the leased premises to demand that an escrow account be opened.
Where it stands
substituted by s952b
April 30, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Rules Committee: Favorable · April 29, 2025
21
Yes
8
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
31 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Doug Smith | 5 | No |
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| Edward Ra | 19 | No |
| Nily Rozic | 25 | Yes |
| Edward Braunstein | 26 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Alicia Hyndman | 29 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Yes |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Absent |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
Bill history
referred to judiciary
amend and recommit to judiciary
print number 6423a
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
reported
rules report cal.154
ordered to third reading rules cal.154
substituted by s952b
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