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Move in Fees & Security Deposits
- All move in fees and security deposits charged by a landlord before a tenant takes possession of a dwelling unit shall not exceed one month's rent, except in subsidized housing where the amount of rent is set based on the income of the tenant
- Tenants entering rental agreements with terms lasting six or more months may choose to pay their move-in fees and security deposits in six equal monthly installments over the first six months occupying the dwelling unit
- Tenants entering rental agreements with terms lasting fewer than six months or month-to-month rental agreements, may choose to pay move in fees and security deposits in two equal monthly installments over the first two months occupying the dwelling unit
Social Security Number and Screening
- A landlord may ask for a social security number as part of the screening process but may not deny an applicant solely because they don’t provide one
- Alternative proof of financial eligibility such as portable screening reports or other proof of income must also be accepted, where available, if offered by the tenant
Due Date
- Allows tenants to adjust the due date of rent payments if the tenant has a regular primary source of income, monthly source of governmental assistance, or fixed income source (e.g., social security) that the tenant receives on a date of the month that is incongruent with paying rent on the date otherwise specified in the rental agreement
- A landlord shall not refuse to rent to a prospective tenant or terminate a lease based on a request for a due date adjustment
Notice of Rent Increase
Any rental agreement or renewal of a rental agreement shall state the dollar amount of the rent or rent increase and require:
- 120 days’ written notice for rent increases greater than (3%)
- 180 days' written notice for rent increases greater than (10%)
Late Fees
Late fees and penalties due to nonpayment of rent charged to a tenant shall not exceed $10/month
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