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To allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters.

USA115th CongressHR-1940| House 
| Updated: 4/5/2017
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Right to Rent Act of 2017 This bill temporarily allows an eligible mortgagor who is subject to foreclosure proceedings to remain in the foreclosed home as a renter for up to five years, subject to specified requirements. The bill applies to a mortgage originated prior to 2009 on a single-family home that: (1) has been used as a primary residence for at least two years, and (2) had a purchase price that is less than the median purchase price for residences in the area. The bill specifies notice requirements and establishes a formula for determining fair-market rent. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall: (1) monitor compliance with the bill, (2) provide assistance to eligible mortgagors in exercising their rights under the bill, and (3) conduct outreach activities.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Housing and Community Development

Government information and archivesHousing finance and home ownership

To allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters.

USA115th CongressHR-1940| House 
| Updated: 4/5/2017
Right to Rent Act of 2017 This bill temporarily allows an eligible mortgagor who is subject to foreclosure proceedings to remain in the foreclosed home as a renter for up to five years, subject to specified requirements. The bill applies to a mortgage originated prior to 2009 on a single-family home that: (1) has been used as a primary residence for at least two years, and (2) had a purchase price that is less than the median purchase price for residences in the area. The bill specifies notice requirements and establishes a formula for determining fair-market rent. The Department of Housing and Urban Development shall: (1) monitor compliance with the bill, (2) provide assistance to eligible mortgagors in exercising their rights under the bill, and (3) conduct outreach activities.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 5, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 5, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Raúl M. Grijalva

Raúl M. Grijalva

Democratic Representative

Arizona

Cosponsors (14)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Government information and archivesHousing finance and home ownership