HI HB2221

Landlords cannot charge rental application screening fees for criminal background checks or credit reports if the applicant provides a certified copy obtained from another landlord within the past 30 days.

Landlords must accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports that are less than 30 days old in lieu of charging an application fee.

Upon request, landlords must provide applicants with certified copies of their criminal background checks and credit reports that are less than 30 days old.

Application screening fees remain permitted only for applicants 18 years or older or emancipated minors.

Amends Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code (Section 521-46) to reduce financial barriers for low-income households and people experiencing homelessness seeking rental housing.