Bill Summary for S 401 (2017-2018)

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Mar 27 2017

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View NCGA Bill Details2017-2018 Session
Senate Bill 401 (Public) Filed Monday, March 27, 2017
AN ACT TO ADD ADDITIONAL PROTECTIONS FOR ACTIVE AND RESERVE NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS, MILITARY TECHNICIANS, AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS UPON EARLY TERMINATION OF A RENTAL AGREEMENT.
Intro. by Britt, J. Jackson.

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Identical to H 488, filed 3/27/17.

Amends GS 42-45 to further extend the protections there for early termination of a rental agreement for members of the Armed Forces to active and reserve National Guard members and military technicians. Deletes the provision in subsection (b) requiring tenants to pay liquidated damages. Provides that rent amounts that are unpaid for the period preceding the effective date of the lease termination are to be paid on a prorated basis, without an early termination charge. Requires the tenant to pay any other obligations under the terms of the lease, including reasonable charges for excess wear and tear.