Relating to applicant screening charges for residential tenancies.
Summary
Limits landlord to charging single applicant screening charge for applicant applying to rent multiple dwelling units owned or managed by landlord. Requires landlord to refund applicant screening charge if applicant qualifies but is not offered to rent dwelling unit.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 9, 2017
Last action Jul 8, 2017
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jul 8, 2017
Legislature · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
legislature
Jan 17, 2017
Committee
Referred to Human Services.
legislature
Jan 9, 2017
Introduced
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
legislature
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Sara Gelser Blouin
DDemocratic
Co
Laurie Monnes Anderson
DDemocratic
Co
Michael Dembrow
DDemocratic
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