Bill Summary

by Rayner

Rent Reporting to Credit Reporting Agencies: Authorizes landlord to report tenant's rent payment history to credit reporting agencies under certain conditions; requires tenant to provide written consent to participate in rent reporting; provides requirements for such consent form; authorizes tenant to opt out of rent reporting at any time without penalty; provides notice requirements; authorizes landlord to charge specified fee for providing rent reporting services; prohibits landlord from taking certain actions; authorizes landlord to stop reporting tenant's rental payments; prohibits tenant from participating in rent reporting for specified amount of time; prohibits landlord from taking retaliatory actions if tenant refuses, declines, or opts out of rent reporting. Effective Date: July 1, 2026

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