The new ordinance will kick in July 1, 2027.

The legislation eliminates fees including administrative service fees, pet rent, and package fees.

Seattle renters, like many across the nation, often face extra monthly fees on top of their advertised rent. City leaders are ...

Seattle's new rental junk-fee law forces landlords to disclose full monthly costs upfront, raising compliance stakes for ...

The new transparency ordinance, effective July 2027, eliminates administrative service charges, pet rent and package fees and requires upfront pricing for tenants.

Seattle recently took aim at rental fees, which can add hundreds of dollars to housing bills every month. Renters across the ...

This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited articles, webinars and ebooks. The council heard lots of comment from the companies that own ...

With little surprise, I read a recent report that lists Seattle as one of the highest median rents in the nation. Zumper.com rolled out its latest national rent report last month, and found Seattle ...

As summer winds down over the Emerald City, rents aren't going down, but they may be easing in growth, according to a new report. Apartment List on Thursday will release its latest monthly rent report ...

The bill requires landlords to disclose all mandatory and optional fees upfront in home listings or ads. The ordinance will take effect July 1, 2027.