Bill
LC 1666
Requires refunds of rental application fees to renters under defined conditions, reducing upfront costs for applicants and forcing landlords to implement refund processes.
Overview
- Bill Number: LC 1666
- Title: Require the refund of rental application fees
- Status: Draft Delivered to Requester (LC)
- Introduced: November 19, 2024
- Classification: bill
- Subject areas: Courts; Housing; Landlord and Tenant (also related to Judges and Justices; Juries and Jurors)
Purpose and intent
- The bill’s stated objective, by its title, is to require refunds of rental application fees. The available summary does not include the full text or explicit criteria for when refunds are required, how refunds are calculated, or any exceptions. The intent appears to be protecting rental applicants from nonrefundable application costs and aligning fees with fair housing and tenancy practices, but the exact scope and conditions are not specified in the information provided.
Key provisions (availability and limitations)
- Specific operative provisions, refund eligibility criteria, refund timelines, enforcement mechanisms, penalty structure, and any exemptions are not included in the provided materials.
- Because only the bill’s title and status are available, the precise rules the bill would impose (e.g., circumstances under which a refund is required, who processes refunds, and how disputes are resolved) cannot be stated from the provided summary.
Affected parties
- Primary: Rental applicants (tenants) who pay rental application fees.
- Landlords and property managers who collect application fees and may be responsible for issuing refunds if required by the bill.
- Enforcement and judicial entities could be involved if disputes arise, given the bill’s housing and court-related subject matter.
Procedural history and timeline
- 2024-11-19: Drafter Assigned
- 2024-12-12 to 2024-12-19: Draft moved through various stages (Legal Review, Edit, Final Drafter Review, Draft in Assembly)
- 2024-12-18 to 2025-01-23: Draft progressed through input/proofing, delivery, and final draft stages
- 2025-01-23: (LC) Draft Delivered to Requester
- Status remains a drafted bill, with ongoing formal drafting steps completed as shown in the timeline
Potential impact and considerations
- Consumer protection: If enacted, renters may receive refunds of previously nonrefundable application fees under specified conditions, reducing upfront costs and financial risk for applicants.
- Compliance burden: Landlords and property managers may need to adjust fee policies, track refund eligibility, and implement refund processes, potentially increasing administrative workload.
- Enforcement and remedies: The bill’s effectiveness would depend on clear enforcement mechanisms, timelines for refunds, and penalties for noncompliance.
Notes for readers
- The summary reflects the information provided. The full text of LC 1666 would clarify eligibility criteria, refund procedures, timelines, enforcement, and any exemptions. To assess exact impact, one would need to review the bill’s enacted language once available.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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