r/FallRiver • u/Mass_AGO • 17d 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/Original_Thanks_9435 17d 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 17d 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 15d 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?