Landlords in Boston may have to start paying their own broker fees, instead of renters, if a new bill becomes law.
Rent in Boston is already sky high, but sometimes renters are asked to pay the first and last month’s rent, security deposit, and the broker fee. The total is often as much as four months’ rent due upfront. Newly proposed Massachusetts legislation aims to put the broker fee on the landlord’s dime.
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