Bill > SB635

This bill, the Maryland Fair Chance in Housing Act, alters the number of years of criminal history that can be reviewed in a reusable tenant screening report from 7 years to 3 years. It also establishes certain prohibitions and limitations on landlords' ability to review and consider a prospective tenant's criminal history, such as prohibiting landlords from requiring applicants to disclose their criminal history or publishing statements that would discourage applicants with a criminal history. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to provide a physical document stating the specific reasons for denying a lease application.