US renters call for action to combat surge of ‘take it or leave it’ apartment fees ^6.3%

The Guardian - By Tracie McMillan - 6/25/2026, 10:00 AM

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Across the US, many renters are calling for national action to stem add-on charges that increase their housing costs and increase their risk of eviction. “The rental housing market is one where consumers have little power,” Farah Momin, a renter in Seattle, told the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in April. “Landlords can impose fees... more