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TX HB3155
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lauren Ashley Simmons
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AI Summary
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Requires landlords who lease five or more dwellings to provide rental applicants with a complete list of all fees, including dollar amounts, at the time of application
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Mandates disclosure of upfront fees such as application fees, application deposits, processing fees, utility connection fees, hold fees, and administrative fees
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Requires disclosure of fixed recurring lease fees including pest control, facilities, trash collection, and insurance fees, as well as optional service fees for cable/technology packages, pets, parking, and payment types
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Applicants are not obligated to pay any fees that were not properly disclosed as required by the law
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Landlords who violate the disclosure requirements are liable to the applicant for an amount equal to any undisclosed fee that was charged and collected; effective September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the disclosure of fees by certain landlords in residential rental application transactions.
Property Interests
Last Action
Referred to Trade, Workforce & Economic Development
3/20/2025