FTC Releases Rulemaking on Rental Housing Fee Transparency

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is soliciting public comments to explore whether federal rules are needed for disclosure of rental housing fees and pricing practices. This step marks the very early stage of a rulemaking process, with the FTC seeking input from stakeholders before proposing any specific regulatory framework. Significant legal questions remain regarding the FTC’s statutory authority to regulate rental housing fee practices in this manner, an issue that will likely be closely examined as the process moves forward.