Greystar, FTC

FTC sues Greystar, saying the property manager used hidden fees to swindle renters out of millions
U.S. property management company Greystar swindled renters across the country out of hundreds of millions using deceptive advertising and hidden fees, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday by the U.S.
US FTC, Colorado sue property firm Greystar, alleging renters deceived by hidden fees
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado have filed a complaint against Greystar, a multi-family rental property manager, alleging that it deceived consumers about rental costs with hidden fees,
FTC Files Complaint Against Greystar Alleging Hidden Fees in Rent Prices
The Federal Trade Commission and the State of Colorado filed a complaint against the rental property manager alleging it has added hidden fees since at least 2019 that cost consumers hundreds of millions of dollars.
FTC, Colorado sue rental management giant Greystar over hidden fees
Colorado and the FTC say Greystar Real Estate and Property fraudulently advertises low rent prices to potential customers, only to add tens if not hundreds to the monthly rent cost with hidden fees.
Greystar to Face FTC Lawsuit Over Misleading Rental Fees
Greystar is set to face a federal lawsuit as soon as this week over allegations the nationwide developer and manager of apartment buildings stuck renters with millions of dollars in hidden fees, according to people familiar with the probe.
Apartment giant Greystar facing FTC lawsuit over misleading rental fees
The suit accuses the company of falsely advertising rental prices by failing to inform renters of numerous mandatory fees.
FTC plans to sue Greystar, manager of many metro Atlanta properties
The Federal Trade Commission plans to file a lawsuit against apartment management company Greystar, which manages thousands of apartments in metro Atlanta and Georgia.
Greystar—Largest Apartment Landlord In US—May Face FTC Lawsuit Over Hidden Fees
The Federal Trade Commission will reportedly allege the apartment management company falsely advertised rental prices by not including mandatory fees.
Federal Trade Commission accuses Greystar of deceptive practices, hidden fees
The antitrust agency recently created a rule regarding junk fees, but its application to the multifamily sector is unclear.

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