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This bill reinstates and expands provisions allowing tenants to temporarily house individuals at risk of homelessness in their dwelling units, with the written approval of their landlord, until January 1, 2031. The bill defines "person at risk of homelessness" to include those displaced by disasters where the Governor has proclaimed a state of emergency. Tenants can now permit such individuals to occupy their unit along with their household pets, and landlords may adjust rent to compensate for the additional occupancy, including potential pet-related fees. The bill establishes detailed requirements for this arrangement, including that the tenant must: inform the homeless person of lease rules, enter into written agreements with both the landlord and the homeless person, and remain liable for rent and the actions of the occupant. The homeless person's occupancy can be terminated under specific conditions, such as the tenant's lease ending or violation of property rules, with a generally required seven-day notice period. Importantly, the bill does not compel landlords to allow such occupancy, and it does not apply to federally funded low-income housing. The bill is designated as an urgency statute, meaning it takes effect immediately to address housing challenges and mitigate potential economic and social harm caused by housing instability.

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