Hawaii SB2958 aims to reduce the financial burden on applicants by limiting landlord application fees.

Hawaii SB2958 addresses the high costs faced by applicants when seeking rental housing by restricting the fees landlords can charge. The bill prohibits landlords from charging fees to cover the costs of obtaining a criminal background check or credit report if the applicant provides a certified copy of a recent report. It also prevents landlords from charging fees if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available within thirty days. Additionally, landlords must provide a receipt and a breakdown of costs upon request.

Hawaii SB2958 aims to reduce the financial burden on applicants by limiting landlord application fees.

Hawaii SB2958 addresses the high costs faced by applicants when seeking rental housing by restricting the fees landlords can charge. The bill prohibits landlords from charging fees to cover the costs of obtaining a criminal background check or credit report if the applicant provides a certified copy of a recent report. It also prevents landlords from charging fees if a comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available within thirty days. Additionally, landlords must provide a receipt and a breakdown of costs upon request.