The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Colorado Attorney General filed suit January 16 against a major property management company, alleging deceptive practices under Section 5 of the FTC Act, the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act...more
1/23/2025
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Consumer Protection Laws ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Fees ,
FTC Act ,
Gramm-Leach-Blilely Act ,
Hidden Fees ,
Property Management Companies ,
Rental Property ,
Section 5 ,
State Attorneys General ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
On December 17, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized its Trade Regulation Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees (16 CFR ยง 464), otherwise known as the "Junk Fees" Rule, targeting specific industries with a narrowed...more
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a groundbreaking settlement with Invitation Homes, a large single-family rental home owner/operator, on September 24. ...more
10/7/2024
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Compliance Monitoring ,
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) ,
Credit Reports ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Eviction ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FHFA ,
HUD ,
Notice Requirements ,
Property Management Companies ,
Property Managers ,
Rental Property ,
Section 5 ,
Security Deposits ,
Settlement ,
UDAAP
The Federal Trade Commission added teeth to its prior marketing guidance with the release August 14 of its final trade regulation Rule for Consumer Reviews and Testimonials ("Rule," 16 CFR Part 465). ...more
8/16/2024
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Artificial Intelligence ,
Celebrities ,
Celebrity Endorsements ,
Consumer Product Companies ,
Endorsements ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
Final Rules ,
Marketing ,
Online Endorsements ,
Online Reviews ,
Social Media ,
Testimonial Statements ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices
The Federal Trade Commission and six state attorneys general on August 28 resolved an enforcement matter against apartment listing platform Roomster over fake reviews and listings. Brought under Section 5 of the FTC Act and...more
9/8/2023
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Apartments ,
Disclosure Requirements ,
Endorsements ,
Enforcement Actions ,
Fake Reviews ,
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) ,
FTC Act ,
FTC Endorsement Guidelines ,
Online Platforms ,
Proposed Rules ,
Rental Property ,
Section 5 ,
State Attorneys General