Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating whether large landlords and property management companies charge unlawful or deceptive rental housing fees.
What Tenants Report
Tenants report being charged:
- Application fees.
- Administrative fees.
- Move-in fees.
- Convenience fees for online payments.
- Processing fees.
- Amenity fees.
- Trash, pest, package, or service fees not included in advertised rent.
Some tenants report that the true monthly cost of housing was not clear until after applying, signing a lease, or moving in.
Why Tenants Should Be Concerned
Rental housing fees can make apartments far more expensive than advertised. Tenants may have paid fees that were not clearly disclosed, not tied to actual costs, or imposed automatically as a condition of renting.
Potential claims may include:
- Junk fee violations
- Deceptive pricing
- Unfair lease practices
- Consumer protection violations
Signs You May Be Affected
- You rented from a corporate landlord or property management company.
- You paid application, move-in, administrative, or convenience fees.
- Fees were disclosed late or not included in advertised rent.
- You were required to pay rental housing fees that were not clearly explained.
If you have encountered these issues, we would like to hear from you. Please complete the contact form on this page, send us an email at [email protected], or give us a call at (202) 470-3520.