Bill > SB1187

This bill proposes a new limitation on rental application fees in Arizona by establishing that a landlord can only charge a prospective tenant for one rental application, regardless of the number of properties they might be interested in renting. Specifically, the bill prevents landlords from charging multiple application fees for different properties or charging additional fees for property visits. The legislation aims to reduce financial barriers for potential renters by ensuring they are not required to pay repeated fees during their housing search process. Under this proposed law, a landlord would be restricted to collecting just a single application fee that covers reviewing the applicant's potential tenancy and allowing them to visit one or more of the landlord's rental properties. The bill adds a new section (33-1314.02) to the Arizona Revised Statutes, specifically within the chapter governing residential landlord and tenant relationships, and is intended to provide more consumer protection for renters by limiting what many might consider excessive application expenses.

Government Affairs

https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/82509