Housing (Landlords) in United States

in committee · United States · House Jan 3, 2025

HR 206: Landlord Accountability Act of 2025

The Landlord Accountability Act of 2025 prohibits housing discrimination based on "source of income," which now includes housing vouchers, Social Security benefits, child support, and other income sources. It establishes $100,000 penalties for landlords who intentionally make units uninhabitable to disqualify them from federal housing programs or leave units vacant for more than 60 days. The bill creates a Multifamily Housing Complaint Resolution Program to handle tenant complaints, requires landlords to display tenant rights information in multiple languages, and provides tax credits for landlords maintaining housing for voucher users. It allocates $90 million annually for enforcement and $25 million annually for tenant harassment prevention programs. The bill directly affects landlords of federally assisted multifamily housing projects and tenants using housing vouchers or other income sources.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Apr 10, 2025

S 1465: Credit Access and Inclusion Act of 2025

This bill allows utility and telecom companies to report on-time payment history for services like electricity, gas, and internet to credit bureaus, helping consumers build credit who may lack traditional credit history. It specifically permits reporting on lease payments for housing (including HUD-subsidized units) and utility/telecom payments, but only includes payment-related details - not usage data like how much electricity was used. The bill also prohibits companies from reporting late payments for customers in approved payment plans (e.g., deferred payments or debt forgiveness). A government study will later assess the impact of this reporting on consumers.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Landlords Property Development Renters Telecommunications

in committee · United States · House Feb 25, 2026

HR 1078: Respect State Housing Laws Act

Respect State Housing Laws Act This bill eliminates a provision that requires a 30-day notice period before a landlord may begin eviction proceedings against a tenant in federally assisted or federally backed housing.

Topics ✗ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Nov 19, 2025

S 3207: End Rent Fixing Act of 2025

This bill prohibits rental property owners and their agents from paying for or engaging in "coordinating functions" that involve collecting and analyzing rental price data across multiple properties to set rents or lease terms. It directly affects landlords, property management companies, and third-party coordinators who share pricing information or use algorithms to standardize rental rates. The key mechanism makes it unlawful to perform or pay for such coordination, treating it as a per se violation of antitrust laws under the Sherman Act and FTC Act. Enforcement is handled by the FTC, the Attorney General, and state attorneys general, with penalties including triple damages for affected tenants.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HR 6713: Protect Veteran Students, Job Seekers, and Entrepreneurs Housing Act

This bill requires landlords to count VA educational benefits (like tuition assistance for veterans and their families) as income when evaluating rental applications, preventing discrimination against veterans using these benefits. It also limits lease terms to match the duration of the educational benefits and adds a 60-day grace period if veterans temporarily miss program requirements (e.g., missing a class or appointment), preventing immediate loss of benefits. Landlords violating these rules face penalties, including fines or exclusion from federal housing programs. The law directly affects veterans, students, and families receiving VA education benefits who seek housing.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Housing ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Higher Education Student Financial Aid Landlords Renters Tenant Rights Veteran Benefits Veteran Education Veteran Housing

in committee · United States · House Nov 4, 2025

HR 5909: To direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish procedures for reporting of condemned Federally assisted rental housing and to authorize penalties related to such condemned housing, and for other purposes.

HR 5909 requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to create a system allowing tenants to report condemned federally assisted rental housing to HUD within six months of the bill's enactment. It authorizes HUD to impose civil penalties of up to $50,000 on owners of such condemned housing. The bill applies to housing covered under multiple federal programs, including public housing, Section 8 vouchers, low-income housing tax credits, and veterans' housing programs. This law directly affects tenants (who can report unsafe conditions) and housing owners (who may face fines for unaddressed condemnation issues).

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Jul 23, 2025

HR 4680: Access to Homeownership Act

This bill requires landlords of multifamily housing (5+ units) with federally backed mortgages to obtain tenant consent to report positive rent payments to credit bureaus, including up to 24 months of payment history. It directly affects tenants in these properties who pay rent on federally backed loans, as their rent payments will become part of their credit history. The law mandates that credit bureaus include these payments when evaluating mortgage applications under the National Housing Act, and covers administrative costs for landlords through the enterprises managing the mortgages. The Director must also submit a 5-year report to Congress on the program's implementation.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Dec 19, 2025

HR 4100: End Junk Fees for Renters Act

This bill prohibits landlords from charging application fees, tenant screening fees, and excessive late fees on "covered" rental properties - those with federally backed mortgages (like FHA, VA, or USDA loans) or HUD assistance. It caps late fees at 3% of monthly rent after a 15-day grace period and requires landlords to disclose total monthly costs, past tenant litigation, maintenance issues, and rent history for the past decade before signing leases. The law directs regulators like HUD to define "junk fees" and ban reporting unpaid fees to credit agencies. It directly affects renters in federally supported housing by limiting unexpected costs and increasing transparency.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · House Jul 14, 2025

HR 4369: End Tenant Credit Screening Act

HR 4369 prohibits landlords and property managers from using credit reports to screen tenants for rental housing. It bans credit checks for decisions like approving applications, setting security deposits, or determining lease terms. The law applies to all housing providers and overrides tenant consent to use credit reports, with one exception for reconsidering denied applications. This changes how housing providers assess applicants by removing credit history as a factor in rental decisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

in committee · United States · Senate Jun 24, 2025

S 2148: End Junk Fees for Renters Act

S 2148, the "End Junk Fees for Renters Act," bans specific fees landlords can charge renters in properties with federal mortgage backing (such as FHA, VA, or USDA loans). It prohibits application fees and tenant screening fees, caps late rent fees at 3% of monthly rent after a 15-day grace period, and requires landlords to disclose total monthly costs, past tenant litigation, and rent history upfront. The bill applies directly to renters in "covered dwelling units" (properties tied to federal housing programs) and mandates regulators like HUD to enforce these rules. It also requires landlords to detail all fees and property issues before lease signing.

Topics ✓ Housing

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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