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Rental Fee Restriction Ordinance
Council bill 121254 introducing new regulations on rental fees passed City Council on August 11, 2026. The bill prohibits landlords from charging certain fees in addition to rent and promotes transparency in rental advertisements. The bill does not go into effect until July 1, 2027. Here is a summary:
Fee Disclosure Requirements
Rental listings, advertisements and rental applications must disclose:
- Monthly rent
- Mandatory and optional fees
- Utilities
- Discounts or concessions
- Average total monthly costs with estimates for variable fees
Permitted Fees
Any fees not explicitly permitted are prohibited. Permitted fees include:
- Security deposit (plus move-in fees) not to exceed one month's rent
- Authorized move-in fees not to exceed 10% of one month's rent
- Pet damage deposit not to exceed 25% of one month's rent
- Late fees not to exceed $10 per month
- Utility charges
- Parking
- Air conditioning units
- Costs for documented tenant-caused damage
- Fees for insufficient funds not to exceed the bank's fee or $31
- Lockout fees not to exceed $50 during weekday hours and $150 outside of business hours
- Replacement key to not exceed the actual cost or $50 whichever is less
Optional Services and Landlord-Offered Insurance
Landlords may still offer optional products or services, but tenants must affirmatively opt in, in writing, must be told how to opt out, and must be able to cancel without penalty. If a third-party vendor provides the service, the provider generally cannot charge the tenant more than its own cost, and bundled services (e.g., cable plus internet) must also be available for purchase separately.
Landlord-offered renters’ insurance is permitted but tenants can no longer be automatically enrolled; enrollment must be an affirmative opt-in, with information about coverage provided in advance and the ability to opt out later.
Recordkeeping
Landlords must retain records — including ads, applications, leases, disclosure forms, fee statements, and third-party receipts — for three years.
Effective Date
The new regulations apply to rental agreements entered into or renewed after July 1, 2027.