HB1375 Prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.
Prohibiting landlords from charging more than one application fee per tenant every 12 months.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Prevents landlords from repeatedly charging the same tenant application fees, saving renters money during housing searches.
Your Community
Modest tenant protection that reduces financial barriers to housing without eliminating landlords' ability to cover screening costs.
Your Freedom
Balances tenant protection against excessive fees with landlord rights to charge reasonable screening costs.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0421h
Sponsor
Ellen Read (D)
The Short Version
Limits landlords to charging a single application fee per tenant within a 12-month period, preventing repeated fees when a tenant applies to multiple units from the same landlord. A more moderate approach than HB1371's complete ban on application fees.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Renters applying to multiple units
- ▲ Low-income tenants
- ▲ Housing seekers in tight markets
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Large landlords who charge repeated fees
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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