1. Definition. As used in this section, "dwelling unit" has the same meaning as in section 6021, subsection 1. [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).] 2. Fees prohibited generally. Except as provided in this section, a landlord may not require an applicant to pay a fee to submit an application to enter into an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit or require an applicant to pay a fee for the landlord to review or approve an application to enter into an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit. [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).] 3. Exceptions. Subject to the requirements of this subsection, a landlord, in connection with an application to enter into an agreement for rental of a dwelling unit, may require an applicant to pay the actual cost of only one of the following: A. A background check; [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).] B. A credit check; or [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).] C. A screening process other than those in paragraphs A and B. [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).] A landlord shall provide an applicant with a complete copy of the information obtained pursuant to a background check, credit check or other screening process. A landlord may not charge an applicant any fee under this subsection unless the landlord has notified the applicant that the landlord is required by law to provide the applicant a complete copy of the information obtained pursuant to the background check, credit check or other screening process. A landlord may not charge an applicant more than one fee for a background check, credit check or other screening process in any 12-month period. [PL 2023, c. 346, §1 (NEW).]
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