HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 994        FILED ON: 1/17/2023

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 389

 

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

1/17/2023

Christopher Hendricks

11th Bristol

2/1/2023

Alan Silvia

7th Bristol

2/10/2023

Susannah M. Whipps

2nd Franklin

2/10/2023


HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 994        FILED ON: 1/17/2023

HOUSE  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  No. 389

By Representative Schmid of Westport, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 389) of Paul A. Schmid, III and others for legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors.  Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

 

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

 

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)

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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. Chapter 112 Section 87DDD1/2, as appearing in the 2020 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.