Proposal to limit seasonal rentals and room rentals

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1. The bill would amend the Urban Leases Law so that seasonal contracts and room rentals give tenants more protection, because they are used to avoid long contracts and rent increase limits.
2. The bill would require landlords to state the reason for the temporary nature in the contract and verify it. If they do not, the contract is presumed to be for a regular home.
3. It would cap temporary rentals at six months. If they last longer or more than two contracts are chained together, they would be treated as regular home rentals, with their minimum terms and extensions.
4. It would also set rules for temporary contracts: the tenant could end the contract after one month with ten days notice and no penalty, the landlord must keep the home habitable and make repairs within five business days, and extra guarantees would be capped at half a month's rent.

Who it affects

• Landlords of seasonal homes: They would have to justify the temporary nature in writing and handle repairs within five business days.
• Tenants of seasonal or room rentals: They would get more protection: if the temporary contract is not properly justified, it counts as a regular home rental, and they could leave after one month with no penalty.
• Tenants who want to assign or sublet: They could assign or sublet with fewer requirements in temporary contracts, and the sublet could not cost more than the rent.

Words worth knowing

Arrendamiento

Rental contract: one person pays to use a home or premises owned by another.

Desistimiento

The tenant's decision to end the contract early.

Fianza

Security deposit paid in case the tenant fails to meet their obligations.

Días hábiles

Business days, not counting holidays or weekends.

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