Allows a landlord or landlord’s agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord’s agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant.
SB249
Relating To The Residential Landlord-tenant Code.
Allows a landlord or landlord’s agent to charge an application screening fee as part of the applicant screening process for renting residential property. Limits the amount that may be charged for an application screening fee. Requires the landlord or landlord’s agent to return any unauthorized fee amounts to the applicant.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
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Status
Bill Text
| Date | Bill Type | Click here for Bill Details (PDF) |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-18 | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/SB249_.HTM |
Votes
| Date | Action | Vote | Document |
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Amendments
no data available at this time.
Bill History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 2019-12-01 | Carried over to 2020 Regular Session. |
| 2019-01-22 | Referred to CPH. |
| 2019-01-18 | Passed First Reading. |
| 2019-01-18 | Introduced. |
Sponsors
| Name | District |
|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | SD-020 |
| Breene Harimoto | SD-016 |
| Karl Rhoads | SD-013 |
| Stanley Chang | SD-009 |
| Les Ihara | SD-010 |
| Donna Kim | SD-014 |