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The Application Fees Bill
New Hampshire bill would stop landlords from charging application fees
Prohibiting application fees for residential rental agreements.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would stop landlords from charging you money just to apply for a home, making it cheaper to find a place to live.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill would help people looking for a new home by stopping landlords from charging fees just to apply. Right now, you might have to pay money to many different landlords before you even get approved for a place. This bill would save you that money. Landlords might say these fees help them pay for background checks or other costs. However, the bill says landlords must accept different ways to check your background, not just a Social Security number. This bill was voted down by a committee, meaning they did not think it should become law, so it is unlikely to pass this session.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- The bill would stop landlords from charging fees to apply for a home to rent.
- It would still allow fees for applying to rent business properties.
- Landlords would have to accept different types of ID for background checks, not just Social Security numbers.
- A committee voted that the bill was "Inexpedient to Legislate," meaning they do not support it.
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