Bill > HB1371

This bill prohibits landlords and their agents from charging application fees when individuals apply to rent a residential dwelling unit, while still allowing fees for commercial property rental applications. Additionally, the bill specifies that for background or credit checks, landlords must accept various forms of identification, including government-issued ID, individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITINs), or social security numbers, and explicitly prohibits landlords from requiring a social security number or refusing an application due to the lack of one. The legislation aims to remove financial barriers for potential tenants seeking housing by eliminating upfront application costs and providing more flexible identification requirements. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, giving landlords and property managers time to adjust their application processes to comply with the new requirements.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2221&inflect=2