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ID H0730

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2022

Primary Sponsor

Ways and Means Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 48-603G to Idaho Code declaring it an unlawful trade practice for property owners or management companies to make undue profit from residential rental applicants.

  • Defines "undue profit" as profiting more than $25.00 from an applicant after deducting reasonable screening expenses directly incurred.

  • Prohibits collecting application fees when no rental property is available for lease or reasonably expected within 90 days unless applicant consents in writing to a waiting list.

  • Requires return of application fees within 48 hours of written request if the applicant has not yet been screened, and prohibits retaining fees from individuals never screened for tenancy.

  • Exempts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons from the restrictions if they receive commissions or fees, and makes violations subject to Consumer Protection Act penalties effective July 1, 2022.

Legislative Description

Adds to existing law to prohibit the unfair collection of residential rental application fees.

CONSUMER PROTECTION ACT

Last Action

Filed in Office of the Chief Clerk

3/7/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Rules and Administration3/3/2022

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