News•Feb 12, 2026
Rental Fee Transparency and the Software Test for Property Managers
Regulators are shifting fee‑transparency from a best‑practice suggestion to enforceable law, with the FTC warning rental‑software providers and states mandating upfront disclosure of all mandatory charges. Property managers must now display administrative, amenity and move‑in fees consistently across listings, emails and websites. Failure to automate these disclosures can trigger civil fines and consumer‑complaint investigations. These developments turn fee transparency into a legal requirement and a competitive differentiator.
