AZ HB2837

Prohibits landlords from charging prospective tenants for background checks or credit reports if the tenant provides their own current credit report.

Limits landlord charges for background checks, credit reports, and screening processes to actual costs only, and prohibits charging both an application fee and screening fees simultaneously.

Restricts prospective tenants to one rental application fee per twelve-month period.

Prohibits landlords from charging additional fees for payment services such as online portals, automatic withdrawal, or similar payment processes.

Requires landlords to disclose in rental agreements and advertisements the exact periodic rent amount, all mandatory fees and expenses, and any additional chargeable fees or costs (including trash services and smart device upgrades) before tenancy begins.