Bay Area Landlord Tries To Charge Tenants $200 ‘Work From Home’ Fee on Top of $3,250 Rent

A Walnut Creek, CA, rental has been taken off the market after it received serious backlash for demanding an extra $200 monthly fee from any renter who works from home.The Bay Area rental immediately baffled renters throughout the area when they noticed the unusual fee in addition to the $3,250 monthly rent.“If working from home, an additional $200 monthly,” the listing states.“That’s crazy,” area renter Samara Wondimu told local ABC affiliate KGO-TV.Another renter, Cody Hall, called the additional fee “ridiculous,” while Christopher Williams, who works remotely in Chicago, said that he had “never heard of that.”Located in Walnut Creek’s Northgate neighborhood, the dwelling boasts itself as a newly built, furnished one-bedroom, one-bathroom accessory dwelling unit.Dubbed “The Cottage,” the 535-square-foot home includes utilities, Wi-Fi, parking, and a private patio. The abode also features a sunlit living space, hardwood floors, and a recently updated kitchen with custom cabinetry and stainless-steel appliances.The Cottage is within walking distance of the local Shadowbrook Winery, top-rated restaurants, and boutique shopping.Yet even with the elegance, comfort, and prime location,...