WASHINGTON, March 13 -- Federal Trade Commission has issued a proposed rule called: Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices.
The proposed rule was published in the Federal Register on March 13 by April J. Tabor, Secretary.
Summary: The Federal Trade Commission ("Commission") proposes to commence a rulemaking proceeding to address unfair or deceptive acts or practices relating to advertised rent and other fees and charges in the rental housing industry. To assist the Commission in determining the existence and prevalence of any such potentially unfair or deceptive practices and exploring ways to address them, the Commission is soliciting written comment, including data and argument, concerning such fees and charges through...