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Supervisor Mahmood introduces 'No Hidden Rent Act' to require upfront total rental cost disclosures
Summary
Supervisor Mahmood introduced the No Hidden Rent Act requiring landlords to disclose the total estimated cost of renting (including recurring fees) upfront to prevent surprise charges; the sponsor framed the bill as a transparency measure to protect affordability and thanked tenant‑advocacy partners.
Supervisor Mahmood used the introductions portion of the Board meeting to formally introduce the No Hidden Rent Act, a local tenant‑protection measure aimed at preventing surprise fees in rental listings and lease signings.
‘‘The principle behind the No Hidden Rent Act is simple. When someone looks for a home, they deserve to know the real price,’’ Mahmood said, describing the proposal as a requirement that landlords clearly disclose "the total estimated cost of renting a unit, including recurring fees and charges" before an applicant applies or signs a lease. The sponsor framed the measure as a transparency reform designed to reduce unexpected costs—examples cited included amenity, administrative and "trash concierge" fees.
Mahmood thanked tenant‑advocacy organizations and named several partners who consulted on the legislation, including the Eviction Defense Collaborative, SEIU Local 87, Tenderloin Housing Clinic and other advocates. He said the measure is not a substitute for long‑term housing supply solutions but will make the rental market fairer now.
What’s next: the introduction places the item on the board's legislative calendar for committee referral and further drafting; the transcript records the sponsor's submission but does not include committee referral or details of the ordinance text in the meeting record.
