2. Support new legislation to better classify unfair landlord practices
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Many unfair practices witnessed in Boone are still legal under state law. At its June 2020 meeting, the Boone Town Council voted on another resolution calling for state law revisions to broaden the definition of unfair rental practices. These include:

Not providing a full list of fees and fines associated with a lease before signing;

  • Charging non-refundable fees that do not fully apply towards the purpose of the fee (ie. background and credit checks);
  • Requiring lease guarantors to guarantee other unrelated tenants in the same unit;
  • Modifying the amounts and conditions for fines and fees after lease signing;
  • Not disclosing the potential for flood damage for units located in flood zones prior to lease signing.

Adding these provisions to state law will close loopholes that allow rental agencies to exploit and overcharge their tenants. These changes will reduce the cost of finding rental housing, and reduce situations where renters are unduly burdened or evicted due to circumstances beyond their control.

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