A new Propmodo breakdown walks through fee transparency and junk fee rules passed in Seattle, Colorado and Connecticut, each with its own list of banned charges, disclosure formats and penalty structures. Seattle's ordinance takes effect in July 2027 and blocks recurring pet rent along with several service charges.
Why it matters to multifamily marketers
Ad copy and rent quotes that are compliant in one state can now break the law in the next one, so marketing teams should audit how total rent is shown in every market they lease.