S.J.R. 3

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RESOLUTION ON RENT MORATORIUM
2 DURING OLYMPICS
3 2000 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 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.

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