Utah Housing Coalition cheers as Biden Administration goes after ‘junk fees’
The websites have committed to listing upfront costs a person would incur if they choose to inquire or rent a property.
“What just came out is some guidelines,” Rollins said, “so people can make better decisions. It is going to make it more affordable for someone to not be not get into a place they can’t afford.” Apartments.com said it would be launching a new calculator on its platform that will detail the prices of all upfront costs and recurring monthly fees.
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