An Act to regulate junk fees in rental housing and advance housing production
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to reduce costs for renters by regulating ‘junk fees’ in rental housing and increasing the supply of housing. It limits the fees landlords can charge for things like key replacements, security deposits, and lease renewals. The bill also addresses penalties for late rent payments and prohibits landlords from charging excessive fees for amenities or insurance. Furthermore, it includes provisions to encourage the development of affordable housing, particularly on underutilized land and near public transportation.
Key provisions
- Limits fees for key and lock replacements to the cost of the key and lock.
- Restricts security deposits to the first month’s rent.
- Prohibits landlords from charging excessive fees for lease renewals or substitutions.
- Establishes penalties for late rent payments, capped at five percent of the monthly rental obligation.
- Prevents landlords from requiring tenants to pay for amenities, internet, or renters insurance unless offered as an optional choice.
- Requires landlords to offer low or moderate income housing on publicly owned real property.
- Reduces minimum parking requirements for mixed-use developments near public transportation.
- Addresses regulations related to on-site sewage disposal systems.
Who is affected
- Renters
- Landlords
- Real Estate Brokers
- Housing Developers
- Local Governments
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26 on record
Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Housing
Cosponsors
Amy Mah Sangiolo
Andres X. Vargas
Christopher Hendricks
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