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H.R. 3840 (97th)

Residential Rental Unit Conversion Moratorium Act of 1981: For Tenant Protection and for the Reservation of Rental Housing

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Introduced

8 June 1981

Last action

15 June 1981 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

Sponsors

Rep. Rosenthal, Benjamin S. [D-NY-8], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Ferraro, Geraldine A. [D-NY-9]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

29 August 2025

Housing

Summary

Residential Rental Unit Conversion Moratorium Act of 1981: For Tenant Protection and for the Preservation of Rental Housing - Title I: Two-Year Moratorium - Prohibits the use of federally related mortgage loans, any other form of Federal assistance, any means or instrument of transportation or communication in interstate commerce, or the U.S. mails for the conversion of residential rental units to units offered for sale or for the purchase of such a converted unit during the next two years, unless such units are to be converted for purchase pursuant to an offer by a bonafide tenants' organization. Title II: Presidential Commission - Directs the President to establish a Commission on Problems Relating to the Conversion of Residential Rental Units. Requires the Commission to report its findings and recommendations to Congress.

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Timeline

  1. 8 June 1981

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 8 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 8 June 1981

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 15 June 1981

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.

    Source: Committee

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