Across the country, renters are reporting a surge of "junk fees"-from mandatory trash collection and pest control to surprise administrative costs-that push monthly bills beyond the advertised rent.

A former Colorado tenant has sued real estate giant Greystar — the nation’s largest apartment management company — over hidden charges and “junk fees” charged for items including pest control and ...

In a Sept. 23 filing, Second Avenue called a lawsuit by Cincinnati tenants "baseless." But it also pledged to change many ...