Hawaii SB2959 requires landlords to accept tenant screening reports from applicants to reduce costs and improve access to rental housing.

Hawaii SB2959, known as the Hawaii Tenant Screening Fairness Act, mandates that landlords and their agents accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports from applicants. This report, prepared by a consumer credit reporting agency within the previous thirty days, includes information such as criminal background checks and credit reports. The bill aims to reduce housing costs and improve access to rental housing by allowing applicants to provide their own screening reports, thereby eliminating the need for landlords to conduct their own screenings.

Hawaii SB2959 requires landlords to accept tenant screening reports from applicants to reduce costs and improve access to rental housing.

Hawaii SB2959, known as the Hawaii Tenant Screening Fairness Act, mandates that landlords and their agents accept comprehensive reusable tenant screening reports from applicants. This report, prepared by a consumer credit reporting agency within the previous thirty days, includes information such as criminal background checks and credit reports. The bill aims to reduce housing costs and improve access to rental housing by allowing applicants to provide their own screening reports, thereby eliminating the need for landlords to conduct their own screenings.