Laws

• Application Fee (§ 6030-H) – Landlords are generally prohibited from charging a rental application fee. However, in connection with an application, a landlord may charge an applicant the actual cost of only one of the following:
  • A background check;
  • A credit check; or
  • Some other relevant screening process.
• Multiple Fees (§ 6030-H) – Landlords may not charge one of the above screening fees more than once in any 12-month period.
• Copies (§ 6030-H) – A complete copy of any information obtained through the above-mentioned checks or screenings must be provided to the applicant.
• Security Deposit (§ 6032) – Deposits cannot be made in an amount exceeding the equivalent of two months’ rent.