That's because Smith's apartment complex, like many others in Denver, charges "junk" fees beyond utilities and rent.

Please note council tenants are not charged for pest control services. Treatments are carried out on behalf of the Housing Service.

For example, renters could be paying up to $20 a month on valet trash fees and another $8 on pest control when they might not even need the service. Here’s a list of the most common recurring ...

The antitrust agency recently created a rule regarding junk fees, but its application to the multifamily sector is unclear.