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Rent‑reporting substitute stalled after landlords and advocates spar over costs and consumer benefit
Summary
Senators adopted a substitute to make rent reporting voluntary, but after extended debate and public testimony from landlord and credit‑industry representatives, the committee held the bill so the sponsor can work with members; the hold passed 6–1.
Senator Plumb introduced a substitute to Senate Bill 76 that changes a proposed rental payment‑reporting mandate into a voluntary program owners "may" offer. Plumb said the change was intended as a modest step to help renters build credit by reporting on‑time payments and noted the substitute allows landlords to charge a fee to cover service costs and sets limits on reenrollment.
Alejandro Pouille, a Salt Lake City council member, and other supporters argued that consistent rent reporting would help long‑term renters…
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