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Introduced
02/07/2025
02/07/2025
In Committee
12/01/2025
12/01/2025
Crossed Over
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Passed
04/08/2026
04/08/2026
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Adds provisions concerning rental fee transparency by requiring all non-optional fees, regardless of whether they are one-time fees or recurring fees, to be explicitly contained on the first page of a lease agreement. Provides that a tenant shall not be liable for payment of any fee that is not explicitly contained on the first page of the lease agreement. Requires a landlord to disclose in the lease agreement or unit listing whether utilities are included in the rent. Prohibits certain fees including: (i) a fee for a rental application or background check in excess of $50, with some exceptions; (ii) a fee or fine for modification or renewal of a lease agreement; (iii) a fee or fine for after-hours requests for maintenance service; (iv) a fee or fine for pest abatement or removal where the tenant has in no way contributed to the infestation; and other fees. Limits the concurrent exercise of home rule powers if inconsistent with the provisions of the amendatory Act. Provides that the amendatory Act applies to all lease agreements for residential rental property entered into after the effective date of the amendatory Act; and that a landlord may not rename a fee or charge to avoid application of the Act. Creates a civil action for any person alleging a violation of the rental fee transparency and fee ban provisions under the amendatory Act. Effective July 1, 2026.
AI Summary
This bill, effective July 1, 2026, amends the Landlord and Tenant Act to enhance rental fee transparency and prohibit certain excessive or unfair fees. It mandates that all non-optional fees, whether one-time or recurring, must be clearly listed on the first page of a lease agreement, and tenants are not liable for any fees not so listed. Landlords must also disclose in the lease or unit listing whether utilities are included in the rent. The bill prohibits several types of fees, including those for rental applications or background checks exceeding $50 (with specific exceptions for third-party background checks), fees for lease modifications or renewals, fees for after-hours maintenance requests, and fees for pest control when the tenant is not at fault for the infestation, among others. It also limits the ability of local governments to enact fee regulations that are less restrictive than these provisions and allows individuals to file civil lawsuits for violations, potentially recovering damages, attorney fees, and costs.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (34)
Mike Simmons (D)*,
Nabeela Syed (D)*,
Dee Avelar (D),
Christopher Belt (D),
Amy Briel (D),
Kam Buckner (D),
Mary Beth Canty (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Cristina Castro (D),
Javier Cervantes (D),
Mary Edly-Allen (D),
Sara Feigenholtz (D),
Edgar González (D),
Nicolle Grasse (D),
Graciela Guzmán (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Norma Hernandez (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Hoan Huynh (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Adriane Johnson (D),
Gregg Johnson (D),
Thaddeus Jones (D),
Stephanie Kifowit (D),
Camille Lilly (D),
Rob Martwick (D),
Michelle Mussman (D),
Abdelnasser Rashid (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Justin Slaughter (D),
Nick Smith (D),
Anne Stava-Murray (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Karina Villa (D),
Last Action
Sent to the Governor (on 05/07/2026)
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