Amendment 2026-0421h to HB1375 (2026)

Prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.


Revision: March 4, 2026, 4:06 p.m.

Rep. Read, Rock. 10

Rep. Alexander Jr., Hills. 29

January 30, 2026

2026-0421h

07/05

 

 

Amendment to HB 1375

 

Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:  

 

1  New Paragraph; Certain Specific Acts Prohibited.  Amend RSA 540-A:3 by inserting after paragraph VIII the following new paragraph:  

VIII-a.  No landlord shall require or accept more than one application fee from the same prospective tenant within any period of 90 days, regardless of the number of rental units for which the tenant applies or leases.  For purposes of this section, “application fee” means any fee or charge collected for processing a rental application, including fees for background checks, credit checks, or administrative costs, whether collected for an initial application, renewal, or for applying to another unit under the same landlord, regardless of whether the payment is made through an agent.  

2  Repeal.  RSA 540-A:4 IX(f), relative to the return of all monies provided by an applicant as part of their rental application, is repealed.  

3  Effective Date.  This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.