The San Diego City Council on Tuesday discussed a proposal aimed at curbing fees charged by landlords on top of monthly rent.
The proposal from Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera has been in development since last year, and was last discussed by a committee in October. It was docketed as an informational item, with no vote, to allow the council to openly discuss the proposal and shape its final form.
Renters have reported being charged confusing fees that are often not disclosed in listings or leases, Elo-Rivera said. The proposal, officially called the Residential Rental Price Gouging Fee Exploitation and Cost Transparency Ordinance, would require landlords to itemize and explain all recurring monthly fees when they advertise a unit…