HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4684 FILED ON: 12/22/2021
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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
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 4957
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.