Landlords would have to let prospective tenants view rental homes

Landlords would tell prospective tenants they can view the home and allow a viewing when requested. The viewing would cover the actual home the landlord intends to rent to that prospective tenant. If a prospective tenant cannot visit in person and requests a remote electronic viewing, the landlord would have to allow it. The requested viewing would have to take place before the landlord leases the home to the prospective tenant.

Landlords who violate these requirements would owe tenants damages and reasonable attorney fees. These protections would apply to tenants dealing with violations of the notice or viewing requirements. Any agreement giving up these protections would be invalid. The tenant would recover three times their direct losses and resulting losses or $1,000, whichever is greater, plus reasonable attorney fees.