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Housing & Real Estate

Security deposits withheld without itemization, mandatory fees revealed after application, and lease terms that shifted between tour and signing lead the housing category.

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What people report

Patterns in this category

  • Deposits withheld without itemized deductions
  • Mandatory fees not disclosed in the advertised rent
  • Application fees for units not actually available
  • Lease terms changed between application and signing

Reports describe alleged individual experiences. Publication does not verify every claim, and no statement here asserts wrongdoing by any company.

Evidence checklist

What to save

  • The lease and any addenda
  • Move-in and move-out photos
  • The original listing showing advertised price
  • All correspondence about fees or the deposit

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