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Committee backs amendment requiring landlords to furnish proof of criminal background checks within 14 days
Summary
The Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted to advance House Bill 13‑95 as amended, requiring a landlord who performs a criminal background check to furnish proof of the completed check to a prospective tenant within 14 days if requested and to refund fees charged specifically for the background check when proof is not timely provided.
The Industry, Business and Labor Committee voted to advance House Bill 13‑95 as amended, requiring a landlord who performs a criminal background check to furnish proof of the completed check to a prospective tenant within 14 days if requested and to refund fees charged specifically for the background check when proof is not provided in that time frame.
Committee members said the amendment narrows the bill to refund only background‑check fees rather than all application or processing fees, extends the time to supply proof from seven days to 14 days and makes the tenant’s request the trigger for the landlord’s obligation.
Representative Grimrick said he was skeptical of the bill but could support changes: “I really I really don't like this bill, but I would be in support of it…
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