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A new bill targets student housing by cracking down on landlords secretly inflating costs through mandatory service charges—utilities, security, trash—that skirt rent caps. While rent may rise just 2%, these hidden fees can spike dramatically, making monthly bills far more expensive than advertised. Students already struggle with high living costs, so this loophole is a major burden. The proposed law would force all such fees to be bundled into the advertised rent, ensuring transparency and fairness. Though it won’t affect this year’s renters, it’s a crucial step toward protecting students from sneaky price hikes in the long run.

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