The rent was already high. Then came the $200 work-from-home fee
Landlords in the Bay Area are introducing a $200 monthly surcharge specifically for tenants who work from home.
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Landlords in the Bay Area are introducing a $200 monthly surcharge specifically for tenants who work from home.
A Bay Area rental listing featuring a $200 'work-from-home' fee has surfaced, prompting widespread scrutiny over additional housing costs.
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