By KATE HIDALGO BELLOWS | The Island Packet | Published: May 21, 2021
HILTON HEAD, S.C. (Tribune News Service) — Residents of military housing across the country will soon receive additional power in their dealings with landlords under the U.S Department of Defense's tenant bill of rights, as four provisions that have been held up over the last year are slated to take effect June 1.
Part of the 2020 fiscal year's National Defense Authorization Act, the tenant bill of rights took effect last May as a reform to address military housing's issues with mold, rodents, lead-based paint and other health and safety hazards. Fifteen provisions were passed immediately, including the right to be moved into alternative housing during repairs, the right of access to military legal assistance during dispute resolution; and the right to receive notice before a landlord enters one's apartment.