Eviction action information and tenant screening.
Summary
Prohibits a court or the operator of a case management system from disclosing information relating to an eviction action: (1) if the case is dismissed or if the tenant prevails in the action or upon appeal; or (2) upon order of the court after a petition to prohibit disclosure is made by the tenant: (A) not earlier than three years after a judgment of eviction against the tenant becomes final; or (B) at least one year after the case was filed if the case remains pending with no judgment. Defines a "tenant screening report" as a report that: (1) is prepared from files compiled and maintained with respect to an applicant for the rental of a rental unit; and (2) describes the applicant's credit characteristics, rental history, or criminal history. Requires a landlord that denies an applicant's application for the rental of a rental unit based on information in a tenant screening report to mail a copy of the tenant screening report to the applicant. Provides requirements for the application process for an applicant who intends to use a housing choice voucher for the rental of a rental unit. Provides that if a landlord fails to mail an applicant a copy of the tenant screening report, as required under these provisions, an applicant may bring a cause of action in a court with jurisdiction.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2022
Last action Jan 11, 2022
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Shelli Yoder
DDemocratic
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