EXPLORESmart Cities Dive · 15h ago
Seattle bans rental ‘junk fees’
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Seattle has enacted a transparency ordinance prohibiting landlords from charging administrative, pet, and package service fees. The legislation mandates that all rental costs be disclosed to tenants as upfront pricing to eliminate hidden expenses.
- 01New city ordinance bans administrative service charges and recurring pet rent fees
- 02Landlords are now prohibited from charging separate fees for package delivery services
- 03Transparency requirements mandate that all rental costs are included in upfront pricing quotes
- 04Legislation aims to eliminate hidden junk fees for all residential tenants within Seattle
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The new transparency ordinance eliminates administrative service charges, pet rent and package fees and requires upfront pricing for tenants.