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US renters call for action to combat surge of ‘take it or leave it’ apartment fees
US renters are pushing for federal action against rising apartment add-on fees, which they argue increase eviction risks. Industry players oppose policies limiting these fees, while a Seattle renter highlights the lack of consumer power in the rental housing market.
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