Massachusetts H449 prohibits real estate brokers from demanding fees from tenants for rental services.
Massachusetts H449, known as the "Eliminating forced broker's fees" bill, aims to protect tenants from being charged fees by real estate brokers for rental services. The bill prohibits brokers from demanding, receiving, or retaining any payment, fee, commission, or charge from tenants for services related to listing, showing, or qualifying prospective tenants. It also bans landlords from requiring tenants to hire brokers as a condition of leasing. Violations of this act are considered unfair or deceptive practices, with fines not exceeding $1,000 per violation.
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