Raised H.B. No. 5257
Session Year 2026

AN ACT PROHIBITING A LANDLORD FROM REQUIRING A SECURITY DEPOSIT IN EXCESS OF ONE MONTH'S RENT FROM ANY TENANT.

To prohibit landlords from requiring a security deposit in excess of one month's rent from any tenant.

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