'Junk fees' are common in apartments. Here's what Houston renters should know after a property manager is sued
Ever heard of a valet trash fee? What about a package delivery fee? If you’ve rented an apartment in Houston in recent years, you probably have. Landlords often tack on several fees to base rent, adding hundreds of dollars to a renter's costs during a year.
FTC Sues Greystar, Saying the Property Manager Used Hidden Fees to Swindle Renters Out of Millions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing property management company Greystar of swindling renters across the country out of at least $100 million using hidden fees
Houston-based property management company among six sued by DOJ for rent-fixing scheme
A Houston-based property management company is named in a lawsuit accusing six landlords of price fixing. Here’s their response.
FTC sues largest apartment manager over junk fees
The Federal Trade Commission has sued Greystar, a global real estate company with rental properties in Atlanta and Georgia, claiming it advertises base rents to consumers without disclosing hidden fees.
Justice Department sues six firms over rent scheme; Greystar tied to Eugene properties
The Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against six property management companies over a rent scheme that kept monthly rates artificially high.Of the six, on
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Why Choose Freedom Property Management? Top 5 Reasons Renters and Owners Love Working With Us
Finding the right property management company can make all the difference in ensuring a rental experience that is both profitable for owners and enjoyable for tenants.
These property management companies operating in Wisconsin are facing Department of Justice suit, here's why
The DOJ suit alleges landlords used a software system to share non-public rent data and weaken the bargaining power of their ...
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Property Manager Frontdesk Laid Off Its Staff and Is On the Brink of Collapse
Wisconsin-based property manager Frontdesk laid off its entire staff of around 200 employees Tuesday, according to a published report, and appeared to have ceased operations. The company ...
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Utah property manager accused of pocketing hundreds of thousands in rent money
A property manager for a Carbon County real estate agency is accused of pocketing rent money from tenants, nearly leading to ...
Thinking About Buying a Rental Property in 2025? Consider Doing This Instead.
Many people dream of owning a portfolio of rental properties that can produce enough passive income to cover their living expenses. My strategy is to invest in real estate investment trusts (REITs) ...