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Bill· HRH.R. 555 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
National Condominium and Planned Unit Development Consumer Protection Act - Sets national standards for the sale of condominium units and for the conversion of existing rental units. States that such standards shall apply to: (1) any developer who uses any means of interstate commerce in connection with a sale or offer to sell; (2) any developer receiving federally assisted loans; and (3) any development with more than 12 dwelling units. Requires disclosure of specified information, including a description of the development, its financing, any warranties, and a projection of annual expenditures for its upkeep. States that no dwelling unit shall be offered for sale or sold where there has been a conversion from a rental to a condominium development unless: (1) each tenant has been given an option to buy of not less than 90 days; and (2) no tenant has been required to vacate his rental unit before the end of the 30 day period after such option is no longer exercisable. Provides injunctive relief for tenants who have not been properly notified. Makes provisions for the enforcement of this Act by allowing purchasers to bring suits for actual damages and to rescind any agreement for specified failures to disclose. Grants jurisdiction to U.S. district courts, without regard to the amount in controversy, over any action brought to enforce any liability or duty under this Act. Permits any owner of a dwelling unit covered by this Act to bring a class action suit on behalf of other owners. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make, issue, amend, and rescind rules and regulations, including the prescription of standard forms, instruments, and documents for use in connection with the sale of condominium units.
Bill· HRH.R. 464 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Revises the National Housing Act to prohibit Federal Housing Administration insurance of blanket mortgages on condominium projects, and Federal National Mortgage Association purchases of conventional condominium mortgages, where the developer, sponsor, or any other person has reserved the right (1) to lease to the unit owner any of the common areas serving the project, or (2) to accept leases from unit owners under which owners may be charged for the use of common areas.
Bill· HRH.R. 300 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a limited tax credit in an amount of $250 for each individual who is at least 61 years of age before the beginning of the taxable year, whose principal place of abode during the taxable year is the principal residence of the taxpayer, and who is not a lodger with the taxpayer.
Bill· HRH.R. 319 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to classify as rural area for purposes of financial assistance for housing, places within a standard metropolitan area with a population between 10,000 and 20,000 which have a serious lack of mortgage credit as determined by the Secretaries of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development. Applies this Act to any application for such financial assistance filed with the Secretary of Agriculture on or after January 1, 1975.
Bill· HRH.R. 298 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit any deduction for the depreciation of property for a taxable year during which a housing code violation existed for such property for which the owner or his agent was convicted. Provides that the adjusted basis of such property will be determined as though the disallowed deduction were taken.
Bill· HRH.R. 249 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
National Condominium Act - Provides for the designation of an Assistant Secretary for Condominiums under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to assist in the planning, development, construction, or operation of condominiums or the purchase of condominium units. Establishes minimum national standards for all condominium units the sale of which is financed with Federal assistance in any form, and encourages the States through a new program of Federal grants to establish such standards to protect both the residents of previously leased units to be converted and the potential purchasers of such units from undue hardships and unexpected economic expenses. States that any person who willfully violates any of the provisions of this Act shall be fined not less than $15,000 and be imprisoned for not less than two years.
Bill· HRH.R. 210 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Establishes an independent agency in the executive branch of the Federal Government to be known as the Federal Housing Administration to carry on and continue the functions, powers and duties now delegated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development under the National Housing Act. Grants succession to the FHA until dissolved by Act of Congress. Vests management in a Board of Directors and a Commissioner who shall be a member of the Board. Vests responsibility in the Board to make decisions of broad and general supervisory, advisory, or policy nature, and vests the Commissioner with all administrative powers. Transfers all functions, powers and duties under specified sections of the National Housing Act to the FHA. Transfers personnel, assets, liabilities, contracts, property, records, and funds held under such Act to the FHA. Authorizes the FHA to borrow from the Treasury such sums as are necessary for mortgage insurance purposes. Requires the financial transactions of the FHA to be audited by the General Accounting Office. Requires that a report of the audit for each fiscal year be made by the Comptroller General to the Congress.
Bill· HRH.R. 126 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
Redefines the term "city" for Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act to exclude any town or township which contains within its boundaries no incorporated places as defined by the United States Bureau of the Census.
Bill· HRH.R. 102 (95th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 January 1977
National Landlord-Tenant Act - Title I: National Landlord and Tenant Commission - Establishes the National Landlord and Tenant Commission. States that the Commission shall: (1) conduct and commission a study of landlord and tenant problems in the United States and review the implementation of the provisions of this Act; (2) submit to the President and to Congress such reports it deems appropriate; (3) publish the results of the investigations, studies, and research conducted under authority of this title; (4) make grants to the States for the establishment and maintenance of housing courts, and develop regulations concerning a review system for such grants; (5) develop model lease and rental agreement forms; (6) establish rules and guidelines for the purpose of implementing and enforcing this Act; and (7) appoint a special body to develop and implement a national rent control plan. Requires the Commission to utilize the services of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and all other Government agencies dealing with housing problems. Title II: Housing Courts - Authorizes the National Landlord-Tenant Commission to make grants to the States for the purpose of establishing and operating housing courts. Directs the Commission to promulgate standards for landlord-tenant dispute settlement procedures. Authorizes to be appropriated $500,000,000 for the fiscal years 1977 and 1978, and for the succeeding fiscal years such sums as Congress may authorize. Title III: Landlord- Tenant Act - States that this Act applies to, regulates, and determines rights, obligations, and remedies under a rental agreement, applicable to all rental units in the United States. Provides that housing courts of the States and all other appropriate courts of general jurisdiction over any landlord or tenant with jurisdiction with respect to any claim arising from a transaction subject to this Act. Title IV: Provisions of the Rental Agreement - States that a landlord and a tenant may include in a rental agreement terms and conditions not prohibited by this chapter or other rule of law, including rent, term of the agreement, and other provisions governing the rights, obligations, and remedies of the parties. Provides that in the absence of agreement or legislation fixing the amount of rent the tenant shall pay the fair rental value for the use and occupancy of the dwelling unit. Title V: Landlord Obligations - Requires every landlord to: (1) comply with the requirements of applicable building and housing codes; (2) make all repairs and do whatever is necessary to put and keep the premises in a fit and habitable condition; (3) keep all common areas of the premises in a clean and safe condition; (4) provide and maintain in good and safe working order and condition all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, locks, and other existing facilities such as elevators, steps, and fire safety equipment supplied or required to be supplied by the landlord; (5) provide and maintain appropriate and convenient receptacles for the removal of ashes, garbage, rubbish, and other waste incidental to the occupancy of the dwelling unit and arrange for its removal; and (6) supply running water and reasonable amounts of hot water at all times and reasonable heat based on geographic location. Requires the landlord or any person authorized to enter into a rental agreement on his behalf to disclose to the tenant in writing at or before the commencement of the tenancy the name and address of: (1) the person authorized to manage the premises; and (2) the owner of the premises or a person authorized to act for and on behalf of the owner for the purpose of service of process and for the purpose of receiving complaints, notices, and demands. Sets forth regulations governing the administration of security deposits. Limits the amount of such deposit to one month's rent. Requires the payment of interest on such deposits. Title VI: Tenant Obligations - States that the tenant shall: (1) comply with all obligations imposed upon tenants by applicable provisions of building and housing codes; (2) keep that part of the premises that he occupies and uses as clean and safe as the condition of the premises permit; (3) keep all plumbing fixtures in the dwelling unit or those used by the tenant as clean as their condition permits; (4) use in a reasonable manner all electrical, plumbing, sanitary, heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and other facilities and appliances including elevators on the premises; (5) not deliberately or negligently destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of the premises or knowingly permit any person to do so; (6) regularly dispose from his dwelling unit all ashes, rubbish garbage, and other waste in a clean and safe manner; and (7) conduct himself and require other persons on the premises with his consent to conduct themselves in a manner that will not disturb his neighbors' peaceful enjoyment of the premises. Title VII: Landlord Remedies - Sets forth landlord's remedies for: (1) tenant's nonpayment of rent; (2) tenant's refusal to allow lawful access; and (3) tenant's abandonment. Makes provisions for landlord's remedies after the termination of the rental agreement. Title VIII: Tenant Remedies - Establishes tenant remedies for the landlord's: (1) violation of housing codes or the rental agreement; (2) failure to deliver possession; and (3) abuse of access. Title IX: Procedures for Contesting Allegations of Breach - Establishes procedures for both the landlord and the tenant to contest any allegations of a breach of the provisions of this Act or the rental agreement. Title X: Miscellaneous Provisions - States that if any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of the Act which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.