Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
House approves bill requiring landlords to disclose fees before taking application money
Summary
House passed a proposal to require landlords to disclose all fees and payments in rental agreements before accepting application fees; sponsors said it protects renters from undisclosed monthly charges and provides a 15-day window for refunds with a 7-day landlord return requirement.
On March 2, the Utah House approved the second substitute of House Bill 211, a landlord disclosure measure aimed at improving transparency for renters. Sponsor Representative Judkins said the bill addresses a problem affecting an estimated 29,000 Utah households who pay more than half their income for housing.
"This bill will provide that…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
