WeVote
Log In

Bill

Bill

LC 2508

Provide for refunds of residential lease application fees

2025 Regular Session

LC 2508 would require refunds of residential lease application fees under certain conditions, reducing renters’ costs; currently a draft that died in process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
#landlordandtenant
0
WeVote Research Nonpartisan
Bill Summary · LC 2508

Summary: LC 2508 — Provide for refunds of residential lease application fees

Overview

LC 2508 is a land­lord-tenant bill introduced on December 8, 2024, titled “Provide for refunds of residential lease application fees.” The bill aims to address refunds of fees charged to tenants when applying for residential leases. The document currently shows that the bill is in draft form and has not been enacted.

  • Status: Draft; Draft Died in Process (as of May 26, 2025)
  • Introduced: December 8, 2024
  • Classification: Bill
  • Subject: Landlord and Tenant

Purpose and intent

  • The stated purpose is to establish refunds of residential lease application fees. This implies creating a requirement or framework by which applicants can receive refunds under certain circumstances, aiming to promote fairness in the rental application process and potentially reduce barriers for applicants who incur fees.

Key provisions (availability and limitations)

  • Details: The text of the bill is not provided in the available information. Therefore, specific provisions, eligibility criteria, refund timeframes, procedures for requesting refunds, and enforcement mechanisms are not known.
  • What would typically be addressed (if included):
    • Conditions under which an application fee must be refunded (e.g., applicant rejection, landlord withdrawing the rental, fee exceeding actual costs).
    • Time limits for processing refunds after a decision or withdrawal.
    • Definitions (e.g., what constitutes an “application fee,” who is liable, permissible administrative charges).
    • Documentation requirements and dispute resolution processes.
    • Penalties or remedies for noncompliance and any enforcement agency roles.

Note: Because the bill text isn’t provided here, the above points are potential areas often covered in similar measures, not confirmed provisions of LC 2508.

Affected parties

  • Primary: Residential lease applicants (tenants or prospective tenants) who pay application fees.
  • Secondary: Landlords, property managers, and rental housing stakeholders who collect or manage application fees; potential administrative or enforcement authorities if established.

Timeline and procedural status

  • 2024-12-08: Drafter Assigned; Draft On Hold
  • 2025-05-26: (LC) Draft Died in Process
  • Implication: The bill did not advance beyond the draft stage and is not expected to have enacted changes unless reintroduced or revived in a future session.

Potential impact

  • If enacted, could reduce financial risk for renters by ensuring refunds are possible in certain scenarios.
  • Could impose additional administrative duties on landlords and managers to process refunds and maintain records.
  • May influence the structure of lease application processes and transparency about fees.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments in future sessions.
  • If reintroduced, review the full text to understand exact refund conditions, timelines, and enforcement provisions.
  • For stakeholders, consider preparing input on fee practices and refund procedures to inform potential legislation.

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

Sign in to ask a question.