Landlord Accountability Act of 2025

The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 would make it illegal for landlords to discriminate against renters based on their source of income, including housing vouchers, rental assistance, Social Security, disability benefits, and child support. Landlords who violate this prohibition could face penalties and be sued by affected tenants. The bill would also prevent landlords of certain federally assisted housing from intentionally leaving units vacant for more than 60 days or taking actions designed to make units ineligible for HUD assistance.

The bill would strengthen tenant protections by requiring the Department of Housing and Urban Development to expand its complaint line and establish a formal complaint resolution program for multifamily housing. HUD would also be authorized to provide grants for tenant harassment prevention programs. Additionally, the bill would create a tax credit for landlords who maintain low-income housing units and respond to tenant complaints within 30 days, potentially incentivizing better maintenance and responsiveness to tenant needs.

This bill is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. If enacted, it would primarily affect landlords and tenants in the rental housing market, particularly those relying on government assistance or vouchers to afford housing.