Today Councilmember Kshama Sawant announced legislation that could provide renters with a much needed defense against initial price gouging when moving apartments. The bill proposes to cap the combined total of security deposit and non-refundable move-in fees at the equivalent of one month’s rent. It prohibits the total amount of non-refundable move-in fees from exceeding … Continue reading Sawant Proposes Bill To Protect Tenants From Onerous Move-in Fees