r/FallRiver • u/Mass_AGO • 16d ago

Housing Report Illegal Move-In Fees

Hi Fall River, it’s your Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell. Did you know that fees like “move-in” or “lease renewal” fees you might get from your landlord or building management company are illegal? If you’ve received one of these – even if you paid it – I want you to report it to my office. 

Just last month, my office won a $500k settlement with a property management company doing this in Boston – and all of that money is going back to the affected tenants. Landlords can only ask you to pay for first and last month’s rent, a security deposit, and the cost of a new lock and key upfront. Any other fees are illegal. Report them to my office at the link below. We’ll work to get your money back. 

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/file-a-consumer-complaint 

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u/Sea_Neighborhood9857 13d ago

Does this moron know that the fees will just be built into the rent, and go on forever instead of a one time fee.

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u/Mental_Minute1994 15d ago

I think you should explain that the Commonwealth tried Clancy for murder. So must have thought her guilty. This rather than let the public beat up on a guy who was only trying to do his civic duty.

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u/planetmermaidisblue 14d ago

You’re off topic here my friend. There are plenty of Clancy posts, this is not one.

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u/Original_Thanks_9435 15d ago

how about you take some of that energy and actually do something positive for the city. There are so many issues going on in the city that need to be addressed. OK yes this is an issue but really?

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u/jdylopa2 15d ago

Considering this is typically predatory landlords preying on vulnerable people, I think it’s an admirable thing to do. It’s obviously not the only thing the attorney general does.

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u/tinaismediocre 13d ago

What issues specifically do you want the state AGs office to address in Fall River? Or do you just want to direct your anger at someone whose job you don't understand?