Seattle councilwoman proposes cap on fees for renters

Sean Martin, the group's external affairs director, said Sawant's cap on move-in fees could push landlords to tighten up other qualification measures, such as the amount of money a renter must earn or their credit score.

According to data from Zillow, the typical monthly rent in the Seattle metro area surpassed $2,000 for the first time this spring and is up 9.7 percent in the past year.