S.B. 2752 Summary

• Allows landlords or their agents to charge an application screening fee to prospective tenants to cover costs of obtaining applicant information such as credit reports and tenant reports.

• Caps the application screening fee at $25 per applicant.

• Prohibits landlords from charging an application screening fee when the rental unit is unavailable or will not become available within the time stated in an advertisement or written notice to the applicant.

• Requires landlords to waive subsequent application screening fees for up to three months after the original application if the same applicant applies to rent other properties owned or managed by that landlord.

• Mandates that landlords provide applicants with a receipt for the fee payment and a copy of any reports obtained, and must refund any portion of the fee not used for authorized screening purposes.