FTC Moves to Crack Down on Hidden, Unfair Rental Fees and Perhaps Bulk Billing
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr last year said a Biden-era ban on bulk billing would have sent internet bills soaring for renters.
WASHINGTON, April 14, 2026 – The Federal Communications Commission killed a ban on bulk billing for internet service provided to renters in apartment buildings. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), a sister agency, might revive the idea.
The FTC is worried about potentially unfair and deceptive rental fees in housing, especially those that are hidden or bundled.
FTC Chairman Andrew Ferguson opened an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) and sought public comment on fees that residents are charged throughout the rental process. The FTC will also look at designated or mandatory service providers and plans, including cable and internet companies that tenants do not use.
