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Cielo Modern Residences
Case Name (Date)
Nichols et al. v. 300 M Street Development Group, LLC and LCOR Asset Management Limited Partnership
25-cv-138, D.D.C.
(Nov. 2024)
Product/Service
Cielo Modern Residences
Allegations
Failing to disclose utility-related fees in advertisements
Charging tenants several illegal fees, including a rental application fee, a common area electricity fee, a trash fee, and a service fee to use the utilities in their unit
Status
Pending
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