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- The Biden administration is trying to crack down on hidden apartment rental fees.
- As part of the initiative, major rental platforms will show the total cost of units, not just the rent.
- While the initiative doesn't directly lower prices, it's meant to help promote competition.
President Joe Biden doesn't want you to have to pay a fee for the luxury of applying to a new apartment — or getting your trash picked up once you fork over rent.
As part of the Biden administration's ongoing initiative to crack down on junk fees, the White House has a new target: Rental fees. On Wednesday, the Biden administration announced a slew of new measures to help ensure that renters aren't burdened with surprise fees while trying to find a new place, or after they move in.