NYC broker fee law requires landlords to cover the cost, not tenants
Broker fees in NYC will be covered by landlords, instead of tenants, under a new law passed Wednesday by the City Council.
‘An Absolute Mess’: Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees
The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some ...
What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City
The City Council overwhelmingly passed a measure to shift the burden of broker fees to landlords. Here’s what that means for ...
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Are Broker Fees Done For Good In NYC? Here’s What Renters Need To Know
The New York City Council secured a major win for renters by passing legislation to end upfront broker fees, a common burden ...
New York City Bans Renters From Being Forced To Pay Broker Fees
The New York City Council has passed a ban on renters being forced to pay broker fees when moving into a new apartment. The ...
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The Weekly Wrap: Congestion Pricing Is Back in New York City
Welcome back to The Weekly Wrap, our Friday roundup of stories that explain the problems oppressing people in cities and ...
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Boston is one of the last places to allow renter-paid broker fees
In the Greater Boston area, the broker’s fee is usually an entire month’s rent. According to Zumper, the average cost of a ...
New York City ditches broker fees despite objections from realtors
New York City landlords will be required to pay costly broker fees for tenants under a plan approved by the City Council that ...
New York City is about to make landlords cover most brokers fees. So why not Boston?
Apartment hunters in New York City got good news on Wednesday when the City Council there passed a bill that would largely ...
Could Boston follow New York City in ban on requiring tenants to pay broker fees
Legislation passed this week in New York City leaves Boston as the last major city where tenants can be required to pay hefty ...
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New York City Council Passes Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords
Spread the loveOn November 13, 2024, the New York City Council passed a significant bill that shifts broker fees from renters ...
New York City now requires landlords to pay broker fees. Should Boston do the same?
Renting in Boston is expensive, and some are looking to New York’s recent model for relief. The New York City Council voted this week to ban broker fees for tenants, shifting the financial burden to ...