To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.
Summary
H.R. 5909 aims to improve the safety and quality of federally assisted rental housing. It directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish procedures for tenants to report condemned housing. The bill also authorizes HUD to impose civil penalties on owners of condemned federally assisted rental properties.
Expected Effects
The bill will likely lead to increased reporting of substandard housing conditions. It will also create a mechanism for penalizing landlords who fail to maintain safe living environments. This could incentivize better property management and improve living conditions for tenants in federally assisted housing.
Potential Benefits
- Increased tenant safety through improved housing conditions.
- Greater accountability for landlords of federally assisted properties.
- A more efficient system for identifying and addressing substandard housing.
- Enhanced transparency in federally assisted rental housing programs.
- Potential reduction in costs associated with emergency services and healthcare due to improved living conditions.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased administrative burden on HUD.
- Risk of frivolous or retaliatory reporting by tenants.
- Possible increased costs for landlords, potentially leading to higher rents or reduced investment in affordable housing.
- Difficulty in enforcing penalties against landlords with limited resources.
- Potential delays in addressing housing issues due to bureaucratic processes.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It enables Congress to legislate in areas that promote the well-being of citizens, specifically focusing on housing standards. The establishment of reporting procedures and penalties falls under Congress's power to regulate and oversee federally funded programs.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).