House Local Government: HB 2099 Hearing
Wed, Feb 05
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Time & Location
Feb 05, 2025, 9:00 AM
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About the Event
Hearing: Wednesday, February 5, 2025, 9:00 AM Room 281-N
Virtual: https://www.youtube.com/live/AVWLak7_IZA?si=q0L1cP2-RESb0S95
HB 2099
The bill amends K.S.A. 12-16,138 to establish regulations regarding residential property inspections by cities and counties in Kansas. It prohibits local governments from adopting or enforcing ordinances that require periodic interior inspections of privately owned residential properties for code violations without the consent of the lawful occupant. However, this restriction does not apply to mixed-use properties or to inspections required by building permits. Additionally, it allows lawful occupants to request inspections at any time to check for code violations.
Furthermore, the bill permits cities or counties to mandate periodic inspections of residential properties when the owner is receiving governmental rental subsidies, with reasonable notice provided to tenants. It also allows landlords to conduct random inspections in response to code violation complaints, but if a tenant objects, the city or county must obtain an administrative search warrant to…