At their 2pm Tuesday meeting, the Seattle City Council will vote on Mayor Katie Wilson’s junk fee ban, an ordinance that lays out what landlords can charge for, mandates upfront transparency for those...

Seattle residents can share their thoughts on legislation and their City Council representatives' actions by giving public comment, written or spoken, at Council and committee meetings, or by contacti...

An alliance of organizations fighting for stronger renter protections in Seattle, King County & WA. Current campaign: Banning rental junk fees in Seattle!

It’s only fair that the listed rental cost of an apartment is what you’ll actually pay — not that amount plus an array of arbitrary and confusing fees.

It’s only fair that the listed rental cost of an apartment is what you’ll actually pay — not that amount plus an array of arbitrary and confusing fees.

An alliance of organizations fighting for stronger renter protections in Seattle, King County & WA. Current campaign: Banning rental junk fees in Seattle!

YouTube video by Mayor Katie B. Wilson

Seattle renters are being squeezed by hidden charges, paying hundreds of dollars each month on top of rising rents. These “junk fees” make housing costs unpredictable, push families into debt, and rew...

The City Council could agree to end fees for things like pet rent, mail, in-unit appliances, paying rent with checks or money orders, and using common areas.