Bill > HB2967

This bill modifies Oregon's residential tenant screening laws by prohibiting landlords from charging applicant screening fees when processing rental applications. Specifically, the bill eliminates the previous provisions that allowed landlords to charge tenants for screening costs, removing language about applicant screening charges from multiple sections of Oregon Revised Statutes. The legislation maintains landlords' ability to establish written screening criteria and require applicants to provide necessary information, but removes their ability to collect a fee for processing that screening. If a landlord fails to comply with the new provisions, the bill allows applicants to recover twice the amount of any improperly charged screening fee plus an additional $250. The changes aim to reduce financial barriers for potential renters by preventing landlords from charging upfront fees for processing rental applications, which can be a significant expense for people seeking housing. The bill affects multiple sections of Oregon law related to residential tenancy, including definitions, permissible charges, and screening processes, to ensure consistent implementation of the new prohibition on screening fees.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2967