Biden Targets Hidden 'Junk Fees' to Lower Costs for Renter
Major online rental platforms agree to show the total cost of units, not just the rent.
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Major online rental platforms agree to show the total cost of units, not just the rent.
From tech fees to non-refundable move-in costs and "peace-of-mind packages," the "junk fees" landlords charge tenants are under fire from lawmakers.
Zillow, Apartments.com and AffordableHousing.com some of the rental platforms making tools for the evaluation of the full price of a unit.
What it costs to rent an apartment may be clearer after the Biden administration secured transparency commitments from Zillow, Apartments.com and AffordableHousing.com.
Commitments from rental platforms will increase transparency of how much you’re being gouged but do nothing to lower costs.