Bill BL2020-149
An Ordinance amending Title 11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to require a landlord to provide notice prior to an increase in rent.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:
Section 1. That Title 11 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws to create a new Chapter 11.22 as follows:
Chapter 11.22 – Residential Landlord and Tenant Regulations
11.22.010 – Required notice for increases of residential rent
Prior to increasing the amount of rent charged to a residential tenant, a landlord must provide a minimum of ninety days’ written notice. Any increase in rent may not become effective prior to the completion of the term of the rental agreement.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.
Sponsor(s)
Kyonzté Toombs, Brandon Taylor, Russ Bradford, Sean Parker, Freddie O'Connell, Zulfat Suara, Colby Sledge, Erin Evans
Legislative History
IntroducedJanuary 21, 2020
Passed First ReadingJanuary 21, 2020
Referred toAffordable Housing Committee
Passed Second Reading-
Deferred to March 5, 2020February 4, 2020
Passed Third Reading-
Approved-
By-
Next ConsiderationMarch 5, 2020
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Last Modified: 02/11/2020 11:32 AM