Bill > H0617

This bill adds a new chapter to existing Idaho law to establish provisions regarding fairness in rental applications. The key provisions are as follows: 1. A property owner or manager cannot charge a rental application fee unless they have a residential rental unit available and disclose the criteria they will use to evaluate the applicant, such as criminal history, credit score, income, employment, or rental history. 2. A property owner or manager cannot take multiple application fees for the same rental unit, except in limited circumstances where the fee is associated with a backup offer or the applicant agrees in writing to be placed on a waiting list for anticipated future vacancies. 3. A property owner or manager must only run one background check at a time for an available rental unit and compare the applicant to the pre-disclosed rental criteria, never to another applicant or renter. This bill aims to promote transparency and fairness in the rental application process in Idaho.

Justice

Judiciary, Rules and Administration Committee (H)

https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2022/legislation/H0617/