HB 1336 (2026)
Allows landlords to require higher upfront payment from applicants that do not meet criteria
This bill is still active.
Allows landlords to require a security deposit of up to 2 months' rent from applicants who do not meet specified approval criteria, such as a credit score over 650 or a landlord reference.
The House amended the bill to allow for a conditional deposit over and beyond a security deposit in specific situations in which the landlord deemed that this tenant is at risk, such as low credit or low rental history. The conditional deposit could be returned once the tenant meets certain standards. The bill then clarifies that advance rental payments need not be held in escrow, a trust, or a reserve account.
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