Hawaii HB638 aims to reduce financial burdens on prospective tenants by limiting application fees.

Hawaii HB638 seeks to alleviate economic hardship for prospective tenants by restricting the application fees landlords can charge. The bill prohibits landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks or credit reports if the applicant provides a certified copy from another source. It also mandates that landlords accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports from applicants, further reducing costs. This measure aims to ease the financial strain on individuals and families in a competitive housing market.

Hawaii HB638 aims to reduce financial burdens on prospective tenants by limiting application fees.

Hawaii HB638 seeks to alleviate economic hardship for prospective tenants by restricting the application fees landlords can charge. The bill prohibits landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks or credit reports if the applicant provides a certified copy from another source. It also mandates that landlords accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports from applicants, further reducing costs. This measure aims to ease the financial strain on individuals and families in a competitive housing market.