New York City to become first in US to ban deceptive subscription practices

New York City is adopting rules to ban deceptive subscription practices and "junk fees," becoming the first U.S. city to implement such protections. Starting October 1, companies must provide simple cancellation methods for subscriptions and disclose all mandatory fees upfront in advertised prices, with violators facing fines of up to $525 per subscription plus additional penalties. The rules are expected to have significant impact on the rental market, where landlords currently hide mandatory fees from advertised prices.