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Introduced
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/13/2025
01/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/24/2025
04/24/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Landlord-tenant matters. Provides that, upon the request of a prospective tenant, a landlord must provide the prospective tenant with a written explanation of the landlord's reasons for denying the tenant's rental application. Requires a landlord to disclose the amount of a rental application fee in a listing advertising a rental unit as available for rent. Provides that a landlord may not charge a tenant a fee, fine, assessment, interest, or any other cost: (1) that is not stated in the rental agreement; or (2) in an amount greater than the amount stated in the rental agreement. Requires a landlord to return any excess amount to a tenant when the amount the tenant pays for a fee is greater than the actual cost to the landlord. Requires a landlord to provide a receipt of the landlord's expense of fees paid by a tenant upon the request of the tenant.
AI Summary
This bill addresses several landlord-tenant matters by introducing new requirements to protect tenants' rights and increase transparency in rental processes. First, the bill mandates that if a landlord denies a prospective tenant's rental application, the landlord must provide a written explanation of the denial within 30 days if requested by the prospective tenant. Additionally, the bill requires landlords to disclose the amount of rental application fees in their rental unit listings. The legislation also prohibits landlords from charging fees, fines, assessments, or other costs that are not explicitly stated in the rental agreement or that exceed the amount specified in the agreement. If a tenant pays a fee that is higher than the landlord's actual cost, the landlord must return the excess amount within 30 days. Furthermore, the bill requires landlords to provide tenants with a detailed receipt of fees upon request, with a response required within 30 days. These provisions, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, aim to increase transparency, fairness, and accountability in the rental market by giving tenants more information and protection against unexpected or excessive charges.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/13/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/415/details |
| BillText | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0415/SB0415.01.INTR.pdf |
| Fiscal Note #1: Introduced | https://iga.in.gov/pdf-documents/124/2025/senate/bills/SB0415/fiscal-notes/SB0415.01.INTR.FN001.pdf |
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