New York A05245 prohibits landlords and related parties from requesting consumer reports for tenant screening, with penalties for violations.

The New York A05245 bill, known as the "Fair Chance: Reforming the Use of Credit Checks in Tenant Screening Act," amends the real property law to prohibit landlords, lessors, sub-lessors, rental brokers, real estate agents, and apartment rental clearinghouses from requesting consumer reports from potential tenants or consumer reporting agencies. This change aims to prevent the use of credit checks in the tenant screening process. Violations of this provision can result in civil penalties, with fines up to $25,000 for individuals and $150,000 for corporate entities for subsequent violations.

New York A05245 prohibits landlords and related parties from requesting consumer reports for tenant screening, with penalties for violations.

The New York A05245 bill, known as the "Fair Chance: Reforming the Use of Credit Checks in Tenant Screening Act," amends the real property law to prohibit landlords, lessors, sub-lessors, rental brokers, real estate agents, and apartment rental clearinghouses from requesting consumer reports from potential tenants or consumer reporting agencies. This change aims to prevent the use of credit checks in the tenant screening process. Violations of this provision can result in civil penalties, with fines up to $25,000 for individuals and $150,000 for corporate entities for subsequent violations.