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The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Bill S.224 194th (Current)

An Act eliminating forced broker's fees

By Ms. Edwards, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 224) of Lydia Edwards, William N. Brownsberger, Cindy F. Friedman and Mike Connolly for legislation to eliminate forced real estate broker's fees. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

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Bill Information

Presenter:
Lydia Edwards

Landlord-Tenant

Eliminates ability for a broker's fee to be charged to a tenant as a condition to apply for renting or leasing a residential rental. Violations of the act will be considered a violation under section 2 of chapter 93 and may accompany a fine.
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