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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:

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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE, NO. 298 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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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 or commercial 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.