HB26-1007 Portable-Scale Solar Devices
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Beginning January 1, 2027, landlords cannot impose blanket prohibitions on portable-scale solar devices. Owners may still enforce reasonable, documented restrictions regarding advance notice, fire / electrical safety, property damage prevention, and installation location.
While this law goes into effect in August, the limitations on these devices do not kick in until January. One area that some tenants have found confusing, when consulting AI and making early inquiries to landlords. Landlords can expect to use a lease addendum( similar to satellite dish addendums) when permitting usage of these devices in 2027.
HB26-1196 Tenant Data & Screening Disclosures
Effective January 1, 2027, rental applications must include three specific disclosures:( 1) the types of data / information screened,( 2) a general description of screening factors( credit, income, rental history), and( 3) the name of any third-party screening vendor used. Additionally, landlords must redact sensitive personal identifying information from public eviction filings, which includes: Social Security numbers( SSNs), dates of birth, and financial account numbers.
Looking Ahead
The work is not finished. If anything, this session highlights the importance
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of continued engagement, which is critical as we look to the year ahead where we will have new faces in the state house and senate, along with a new governor.
Legislative proposals will continue to be introduced. Policy discussions will continue to evolve. And the need for thoughtful, informed participation from the housing industry will remain critical.
Check out Pete ' s New Laws Seminar on August 20 at PPA Event Center
Pete Muccio is a Junior Managing Partner at Tschetter Sulzer Muccio, P. C. www. aamdhq. org TRENDS AUGUST 2026 | 23