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SB2912Introduced in the Senate

LANDLORD-TENANT FEES

IntroducedSenate Assignments

Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Landlord and Tenant Act. Prohibits a real estate broker or rental agent who rents or leases residential real estate as an agent of the landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or receiving any payment or fee from a tenant or prospective tenant for any services as agent for any action arising out of the leasing of a residential rental property. Prohibits a landowner, landlord, lessor, or sublessor from demanding or requiring that a tenant or prospective tenant retain, hire, or engage a real estate broker or rental agent and pay the real estate broker or agent a fee or commission as a condition to applying for or leasing a residential rental unit. Authorizes a person alleging a violation of the Act to bring a civil action against the person or entity that is alleged to have violated this Act. Authorizes a court to award to the plaintiff injunctive relief, monetary relief, attorney's fees, and costs.

Where it stands

Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

April 24, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Assignments

  4. Assigned to Executive

  5. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman

  6. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Referred to Assignments

  7. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Assignments Refers to Executive

  8. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026

  9. Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026

  10. Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

  11. Senate Committee Amendment No. 1 Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments

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