tl;dr: Starting October 1, New York City will fine companies $525 per subscription (plus back fees) if they don't offer a simple cancellation method, targeting gyms, streaming services, and other recurring charges. A separate proposed rule would require sellers—including landlords, hotels, and rental car agencies—to advertise total upfront prices inclusive of mandatory "junk fees," which would notably affect NYC's rental market where hidden fees inflate advertised rents. The moves follow the failure of similar Biden-era federal rules struck down in court or watered down by industry lobbying.