California Assemblyman Matt Haney is promoting a new bill, AB 1248, aimed at protecting renters from unexpected fees imposed by landlords. The bill mandates that all tenant costs be included in the rent, prohibiting additional fees during a tenancy. Haney highlights that rising housing costs in California make these fees burdensome, creating financial instability for renters. The legislation seeks to eliminate piecemeal charges for services previously included in rent, preventing a financial trap for the state's 17 million renters.
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