When prospective renters submit a rental application, run tenant screening reports on them. Screen every person over 18 who will spend more than five nights each month at your property.

A bill that would prohibit landlords from charging application fees greater than the cost of a credit check and limit the cost of rental property applications to $50 advanced out of the Senate ...

The bill now prevents tenants from using the defense unlimited times. Instead, if signed into law, eviction proceedings would pause for up to 60 days while applications are processed.