• An illustration by Mariaelena Caputi depicting a doormat with utility bills and receipts sticking out of it.
  • An illustration by Mariaelena Caputi depicting a doormat with utility bills and receipts sticking out of it.

“Juice this hog”: How real estate companies supersized renter fees

Large Real Estate Investment Trust have made ancillary fees almost ubiquitous for millions of tenants. As a result, many renters are facing increased costs, sometimes for services that were previously included in the rent.

  • An illustration by Mariaelena Caputi depicting a doormat with utility bills and receipts sticking out of it.
  • An illustration by Mariaelena Caputi depicting a doormat with utility bills and receipts sticking out of it.

“Juice this hog”: How real estate companies supersized renter fees

Large Real Estate Investment Trust have made ancillary fees almost ubiquitous for millions of tenants. As a result, many renters are facing increased costs, sometimes for services that were previously included in the rent.