AG ​Davenport is leading a bipartisan coalition of 27 attorneys general urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to propose a rule that regulates hidden and deceptive rental fees. AG Davenport is also publishing guidance putting landlords on notice, and vowing to crack down on violations, of New Jersey’s new law imposing a $50 cap on rental application fees charged to prospective tenants, which goes into effect on May 1, 2026.

“For far too many New Jerseyans, housing is far too expensive. New Jersey has one of the nation’s most expensive rental markets, and when landlords hide the true cost of rent or pile on bogus fees, it becomes even harder for families to secure affordable housing and for honest landlords to compete. We’re taking action to increase transparency and fairness for renters and make housing more affordable—both by calling for federal rulemaking through the Federal Trade Commission and by enforcing our own state law capping rental application fees. Renters deserve clear, honest information from the start without being overcharged, and that’s exactly what we’re committed to achieving.” – AG Davenport