S.J.R. 8

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RESOLUTION ON RENT MORATORIUM
2 DURING THE OLYMPICS
3 2001 GENERAL SESSION
4 STATE OF UTAH
5 Sponsor: Ron Allen
6 This joint resolution of the Legislature urges owners of rental properties in communities
7 near 2002 Olympic Winter Games venues to limit rental increases, not evict tenants in the
8 months preceding the games, and allow renters to renew long-term leases.
9 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
10 WHEREAS, the state of Utah is proud to welcome visitors from throughout the world to
11 the 2002 Olympic Winter Games and enjoy the state's hospitality;
12 WHEREAS, there will be great need for accommodations for the many visitors to the 2002
13 Olympic Winter Games;
14 WHEREAS, owners of rental properties, who have made considerable financial investment
15 in their property, will play a crucial role in fostering the state's image of fairness and opportunity;
16 WHEREAS, owners of rental properties are encouraged to limit rental increases during the
17 12 months preceding the Olympic Games and during the games;
18 WHEREAS, owners of rental properties should not evict tenants in the months preceding
19 the Olympic Games to rent to Olympic visitors; and
20 WHEREAS, the success of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games for the state of Utah and those
21 who visit the state will be measured to a significant degree by the good will engendered between
22 Utahns and its visitors:
23 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of the state of Utah strongly
24 encourages owners of rental properties to limit rental increases in the 12 months preceding the
25 2002 Olympic Winter Games and during the games to amounts no more than cost-of-living
26 increases.
27 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature strongly urges owners of rental

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




Legislative Review Note
as of 1-24-01 3:37 PM

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

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