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Senate committee advances bill to limit rental application fees to two households amid testimony from tenants and landlords
Summary
Senators on the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee voted to send Senate Bill 10-42 to the fourteenth order for possible amendment after extensive public testimony on limiting rental application fees.
Senators on the Senate Judiciary & Rules Committee voted to send Senate Bill 10-42 to the fourteenth order for possible amendment after extensive public testimony on Feb. (date not specified). The bill, introduced by Sen. Ali Rabe (D–District 16), would restrict landlords from charging nonrefundable rental application fees to more than two households for the same advertised unit at a time, require disclosure of prioritized tenant criteria, and allow tenants to seek recovery of improperly charged fees in small-claims court.
Supporters said the bill addresses what they called predatory practices that add financial strain to renters in a tight market. “Application fees on…
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