Hawaii HB2221 aims to reduce the financial burden on prospective tenants by limiting application fees for rental housing.

Hawaii HB2221 addresses the economic hardship caused by multiple rental application fees in a competitive housing market. The bill prohibits landlords and their agents from charging an application fee if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. It also prohibits charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Additionally, landlords must provide a receipt and a breakdown of costs upon request.

Hawaii HB2221 aims to reduce the financial burden on prospective tenants by limiting application fees for rental housing.

Hawaii HB2221 addresses the economic hardship caused by multiple rental application fees in a competitive housing market. The bill prohibits landlords and their agents from charging an application fee if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. It also prohibits charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Additionally, landlords must provide a receipt and a breakdown of costs upon request.