The state’s new rule is about more than just housing; it dovetails with broader efforts to make life more affordable.

While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham's is among the most ...

FTC rule boosts transparency in pricing to combat hidden fees, but consumers still face surprise charges. CR strategies to ...

Bellingham’s city council adopted an ordinance banning excessive fees for renters. What can a tenant do if their landlord ...

A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges remain legal. Consumer Reports breaks down ...

Attorneys John Dempsey and Martin Cain discussed new laws, federal rules and legal strategies to combat predatory truck ...

Former officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, are calling the watchdog's choice to let Navy ...

Hidden fees are costing Americans thousands each year without them realizing it. According to Consumer Reports, the average American loses about $3,200 annually to hidden charges tucked inside ...

Rocket Mortgage's acquisition of Redfin has been mischaracterized as harming competition in the mortgage lending space. The ...

That’s because the FTC rule only addresses a small piece of a much bigger problem. Hidden fees are still everywhere. Consumer ...

The first ordinance prohibits landlords from charging tenants “unfair or excessive” fees in residential agreements and leases. The second ordinance prohibits landlords from doing the same in ...