On Sep. 29, CAL LEG enacted bill re tenant application screening fee.
CAL LEG approved Bill AB 2493 to amend Section 1950.6 of the California Civil Code, CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1950.6, regarding tenancy and the application screening fee.
Authorizes landlord/agent to charge an application screening fee only if landlord/agent, at time the application screening fee is collected, offers application screening process.
Application Screening Fee
Prohibits collection of application screening fee if landlord knows or should have known that no rental unit was available at that time or within a reasonable period of time.
Landlord/agent may charge an application screening fee if, at the time of application, he/she offers an application screening process and considers a completed application.
Also may offer an application screening process in which landlord/agent returns the entire fee for an applicant who isn't selected for tenancy, regardless of the reason.
Removes the requirement for an applicant to have to request credit report, a copy will be sent to applicant within 7 days of the landlord or their agent receiving the report.
Provisions do not prevent landlord from accepting a reusable tenant screening report.
Legislative History
On Feb. 13, 2024, bill introduced in Assembly; on May 20, 2024, bill passed Assembly.
On May 21, 2024, bill delivered to Senate; on Aug. 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Aug. 26, 2024, Senate amendments concurred; on Sep. 3, 2024, sent to governor.
On Sep. 29, 2024, bill was approved by governor, and was assigned Chapter 966.
Effectiveness
No effective date specified; bills generally effective Jan. of next year, i.e., Jan. 1, 2025.
Regulators
CAL LEG
Entity Types
Corp; MG Orig
Reference
Ch. 966, Bill AB2493, 9/29/2024; Citation: CAL LEG 3-4-5-2-1950.6;
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Record Retention
