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CT SB00942
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Housing Committee
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AI Summary
- Effective October 1, 2023, landlords are prohibited from charging prospective tenants any fees for processing, reviewing, or accepting rental applications, except for security deposits or tenant screening report fees
- Landlords may charge fees for tenant screening reports (credit reports, criminal background checks, employment history, or rental history reports) only up to the actual cost paid by the landlord for the report
- Landlords must waive tenant screening report fees if the prospective tenant provides their own screening report conducted within thirty days of application that is satisfactory to the landlord
- Landlords cannot collect a tenant screening report fee until providing the prospective tenant with a copy of the screening report and a receipt or invoice from the entity that conducted the report
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning Rental Application Fees.
Last Action
Public Hearing 02/07
2/3/2023
Committee Referrals
Housing2/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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