HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 617 FILED ON: 1/26/2021
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 456
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Paul A. Schmid, III
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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 to promote equity among lessors.
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PETITION OF:
Name: | District/Address: | Date Added: |
Paul A. Schmid, III | 8th Bristol | 1/26/2021 |
Steven S. Howitt | 4th Bristol | 2/25/2021 |
HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 617 FILED ON: 1/26/2021
HOUSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No. 456
By Mr. Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 456) of Paul A. Schmid, III and Steven S. Howitt for legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure. |
[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 342 OF 2019-2020.]
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 to promote equity among lessors.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 87DDD1/2 of chapter 112, as appearing in the 2016 Official Edition, is hereby amended by adding the following sentence:- This fee shall only be paid by the lessor of the residential dwelling and cannot be transferred to or paid by any other party.