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A 1311

Directs the division of housing and community renewal to study non-rental fees charged by landlords

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Michael Benedetto and 3 co-sponsors

Bill Summary: A 1311 - Landlord Non-Rental Fee Study Main PurposeThe purpose of this bill is to direct the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to conduct a comprehensi

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Bill Summary · A 1311

Bill Summary: A 1311 - Landlord Non-Rental Fee Study

Main Purpose

The purpose of this bill is to direct the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) to conduct a comprehensive study on the various non-rental fees that landlords charge tenants in the state. The goal is to better understand the types, amounts, and impacts of these fees in order to inform potential policy changes.

Key Provisions

  • Requires the DHCR to study the prevalence, types, and amounts of non-rental fees charged by landlords to tenants, such as application fees, security deposits, pet fees, amenity fees, and other miscellaneous charges.
  • Directs the DHCR to analyze the financial impact of these fees on tenants, including how they affect housing affordability and accessibility.
  • Instructs the DHCR to examine whether any of the non-rental fees are excessive, unreasonable, or not directly related to the landlord's costs of providing housing.
  • Mandates the DHCR to solicit public input through hearings and stakeholder meetings as part of the study process.
  • Requires the DHCR to submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the governor and legislature within one year of the bill's effective date.

Affected Parties

  • Tenants renting housing in the state, who may be impacted by the various non-rental fees charged by landlords
  • Landlords who collect these non-rental fees from their tenants
  • The DHCR, which will be tasked with conducting the comprehensive study

Timeline and Procedure

  • This bill was introduced in the state legislature on January 9, 2024 and has been referred to the Housing Committee.
  • If passed, the DHCR would have one year to complete the study and submit its report to the governor and legislature.
  • The findings and recommendations from this study could then potentially lead to future legislation or policy changes regarding landlord non-rental fees.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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