by Eric J. Ellman | May 29, 2026
In general In May 2024, the Center for American Progress issued a report, Capping Rental Application Fees at $5. The report notes that “[h]ousing affordability sits at the center of the U.S. cost-of-living crisis. Rents remain near record highs, and renters need...
by Eric J. Ellman | Apr 17, 2026
In March 2026,PolicyLink hosted a webinar, Building Powerful Data for Tenant Screening Protections, along with National Housing Law Project, National Consumer Law Center, and TechEquity. Building the case for strong tenant protections requires clear, credible, and...
by Eric J. Ellman | Mar 15, 2026
On March 13, 2026, the FTC issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPR) for a Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Rental Housing Fee Practices. The commission also issued a press release accompanying the ANPR. All comments are available online. NCRA filed a comment...
by Eric J. Ellman | Feb 19, 2026
In January 2026, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would pursue an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) concerning “fees in the rental housing market.” As required in the federal rulemaking process, the agency submitted its draft rule to the...
by Eric J. Ellman | Jan 14, 2026
In October 2024, an affordable housing provider, GRE Downtowner, LLC, sued the City of Seattle, alleging that a half dozen ordinances adopted by the city since 2018 have made it unprofitable to operate affordable housing complexes. GRE Downtowner owns the Addison on...
