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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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PRESENTED BY:

William C. Galvin

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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:

The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:

An Act providing for tenant agents.

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PETITION OF:

 

Name:

District/Address:

Date Added:

William C. Galvin

6th Norfolk

12/22/2021


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4684        FILED ON: 12/22/2021

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By Mr. Galvin of Canton, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of William C. Galvin relative to tenant agents.  Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Second General Court
(2021-2022)

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An Act providing for tenant agents.

 

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
 

Chapter 112 of the General Laws is hereby amended by striking out section 87DDD½ and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

Section 87DDD½ . No person shall engage in the business of finding dwelling accommodations for prospective tenants for a fee unless such person is a licensed broker or salesperson as defined in section 87PP.

A licensed real estate broker or salesperson may solely contract with a tenant or prospective tenant to locate or rent residential real property for a tenant or find a tenant for a property and present an offer to lease to the landlord or landlord's agent and negotiate on behalf of the tenant.