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Seattle Bans Rental Junk Fees

70 points · 173 comments · toomuchtodo

  1. legitster · · focus · HN ↗
    It's not a "ban"; from what's described it's a disclosure requirement. It has always been required to have these in the rental agreements - but you have to publicize them so people see them before they pay an application fee.

    It's not that onerous of legislation, but it also feels a bit gimmicky. I have never once had a problem getting the information when asked. And places that provide free utilities or pets already advertise themselves heavily as such - this would really only benefit extreme novices in the market

    1. seanmcdirmid · · focus · HN ↗
      Having been an extreme novice once, I can appreciate these laws. But as always you’ll probably get your experience the hard way.
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