Sec. 5. Eviction information
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The Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, issue rules that require each owner of a covered federally assisted rental dwelling unit to ensure that each tenant of such dwelling unit owned by such owner receives information, in writing— not less than once each year regarding— the rights and responsibilities of such owner with regard to eviction; and local organizations and resources that can provide assistance in eviction-related matters; upon provision of any notice of eviction, stating the reason or reasons for the eviction; and all notices given shall clarify that rights and responsibilities of tenants are subject to State and local law.
The Secretary shall, not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this Act, establish a hotline to provide assistance with regard to eviction-related matters to tenants of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units. The Secretary shall establish guidance to ensure that the hotline is visible, promoted to consumers, is accessible in English and other languages, has accommodations for those who have disabilities, and maintains adequate staff to match the volume of calls to the hotline.
Assistance must direct callers to available resources, including legal aid, and make callers aware of their rights and responsibilities as tenants.