Seattle mayor proposes banning 'junk fees' in rental agreements

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This week, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's office submitted a bill to the Seattle City Council aimed at banning hidden fees in rental agreements. The bill explicitly lists the fees landlords can charge tenants, including security deposits, utility surcharges, late rent fees, key replacement fees, return check processing fees, and parking fees. Any fees not listed as permissible will be prohibited, including pet rental fees, mailbox service fees, in…