PM charging Administrative Move In Fees

[Sean Dawson]

'Evening.  We have a property that has become available for rent at the beginning of December.  I have been looking around at the listings on craigslist, hotpads, zillow and noticed there is a $225 "Administrative Move In fee"  listed.  This fee is not disclosed in the PM's contract.  There is a full months rent though that is listed for placing a tenant.    I have asked but have not gotten an answer from the PM about this.  

This is not a fee that I am familiar with and seems like it could be stopping potential tenants from renting the units.  Is anyone familiar with this?

Thanks