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ID H0617
Bill
Status
2/14/2022
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee
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AI Summary
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Adds Chapter 36 to Title 6 of Idaho Code establishing requirements for rental application fees charged by property owners and managers.
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Prohibits rental application fees unless the owner/manager has an available residential rental unit and discloses criteria used for tenant selection, including criminal history, credit score, income, employment history, and rental history.
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Allows multiple application fees only for written backup offers or for applicants placed on waiting lists for anticipated vacancies, with fees collected but not processed until the applicant is next in line.
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Requires property owners and managers to run only one background check at a time for an available rental unit and compare applicants only to pre-disclosed rental criteria.
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Becomes effective July 1, 2022.
Legislative Description
Adds to existing law to establish provisions regarding fairness in rental applications.
REAL PROPERTY
Last Action
U.C. to be returned to Judiciary, Rules & Administration Committee
3/1/2022