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Bill Status of HB4778 98th General Assembly Short Description: LANDLORD-LEASE APPLICATION FEE House Sponsors Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch - Naomi D. Jakobsson - Derrick Smith - Esther Golar, Marcus C. Evans, Jr. and Camille Y. Lilly Last Action
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Defines "application fee". Provides that a lessor may not charge an application fee that exceeds the lessor's actual out-of-pocket costs of evaluating a prospective lessee's application to enter into a lease with the lessor. Contains provisions concerning the procedure for processing applications from prospective lessees. Provides that if the lessor decides not to offer or accept a lease, the lessor shall disclose in writing the specific grounds that led to the denial and provide a copy of any information obtained from a third party that formed a basis for the denial. Provides that a lessor who collects an application fee from a prospective lessee may not knowingly make any misrepresentation to the prospective lessee regarding the current or future availability of a dwelling unit for lease. Provides that a lessor who violates the new provisions is liable to the prospective lessee for the application fee, a civil penalty of up to $200, and reasonable attorney's fees and costs. Actions
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