HB638

Hawaii HB638 aims to reduce the cost of applying for rental units by limiting application fees for criminal background checks and credit reports.

Hawaii HB638 seeks to address the financial burden on applicants for rental housing by prohibiting landlords from charging fees for criminal background checks and credit reports if the applicant provides a certified copy. The bill also mandates that landlords provide a receipt and breakdown of costs for any application screening fee charged. Additionally, it requires landlords to furnish a certified copy of the applicant's criminal background check or credit report upon request.