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S.J.R. 3

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RESOLUTION ON RENT MORATORIUM

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DURING OLYMPICS

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2000 GENERAL SESSION

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STATE OF UTAH

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Sponsor: Ron Allen

             6      A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE LEGISLATURE URGING OWNERS OF RENTAL
             7      PROPERTIES IN COMMUNITIES NEAR 2002 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES VENUES TO
             8      LIMIT RENTAL INCREASES, NOT EVICT TENANTS IN THE MONTHS PRECEDING THE
             9      GAMES, AND ALLOW RENTERS TO RENEW LONG-TERM LEASES.
             10      Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
             11          WHEREAS, the state of Utah is proud to welcome visitors from throughout the world to
             12      the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and enjoy the state's hospitality;
             13          WHEREAS, there will be great need for accommodations for the many visitors to the 2002
             14      Olympic Winter Games;
             15          WHEREAS, owners of rental properties, who have made considerable financial investment
             16      in their property, will play a crucial role in fostering the state's image of fairness and opportunity;
             17          WHEREAS, owners of rental properties are encouraged to limit rental increases during the
             18      18 months preceding the Olympic Games and during the games;
             19          WHEREAS, owners of rental properties should not evict tenants in the months preceding
             20      the Olympic Games to rent to Olympic visitors; and
             21          WHEREAS, the success of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games for the state of Utah and those
             22      who visit the state will be measured to a significant degree by the good will engendered between
             23      Utahns and its visitors:
             24          NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah strongly
             25      encourages owners of rental properties to limit rental increases in the 18 months preceding the
             26      2002 Olympic Winter Games and during the games to amounts no more than cost-of-living
             27      increases.

             28          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature strongly urges owners of rental
             29      properties to not evict tenants in the months preceding the 2002 Olympic Winter Games for the
             30      purpose of renting to Olympic visitors, and that all renters be given the option to renew long-term
             31      leases expiring in 2001 through the period of the Olympic Games.
             32          BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Salt Lake
             33      Apartment Association and the Northern Utah Apartment Association.




Legislative Review Note
    as of 12-28-99 8:48 AM

A limited legal review of this legislation raises no obvious constitutional or statutory concerns.

Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel

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