Only two states prohibit rental application fees: Massachusetts and Vermont. Other than that in many cases you are required to pay a fee to submit a rental application; this fee typically covers the cost of background and credit checks performed by the landlord, broker or property management company. However, the amount and whether a fee is allowed can vary by state or local law, and some landlords may choose to waive it.
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