FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit accusing property management company Greystar of swindling renters across the country out of at least $100 million using hidden fees.
FTC Files Complaint Against Greystar Alleging Hidden Fees in Rent Prices
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado filed a complaint against the rental property manager alleging it has added hidden fees since at least 2019 that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars.
FTC sues largest apartment manager over junk fees
The Federal Trade Commission has sued Greystar, a global real estate company with rental properties in Atlanta and Georgia, claiming it advertises base rents to consumers without disclosing hidden fees.
FTC, Colorado sue rental management giant Greystar over hidden fees
Colorado and the FTC say Greystar Real Estate and Property fraudulently advertises low rent prices to potential customers, only to add tens if not hundreds to the monthly rent cost with hidden fees.
FTC Prepares to Sue Largest U.S. Apartment Landlord Over Hidden Fees
The FTC is weighing a lawsuit alleging Greystar failed to disclose fees related to trash services and background checks .
FTC sues largest U.S. property manager over misleading rental costs
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, along with the State of Colorado, filed a lawsuit against Greystar Real Estate Partners, the U.S.'s largest apartment landlord, for allegedly misleading tenants about rent.
Colorado, federal regulators sue mega-landlord Greystar over 'deceptive advertising and hidden fees'
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser and federal regulators filed a joint lawsuit against the largest apartment owner in the ...
F.T.C. Sues Largest U.S. Apartment Landlord Over Hidden Fees
The antitrust and consumer protection agency accused Greystar Real Estate Partners of deceptive pricing, charging tenants ...
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