Gov. Maura Healey and some members of the legislature want to end the practice of renter paid broker fees in Massachusetts.

Moving to a new home is usually a stressful — and expensive— process, but starting Aug. 1, it’s going to look a little different for renters across Massachusetts. As of that date, renters will no ...

Effective August 1, renters looking to secure housing in Massachusetts no longer have to pay a mandatory broker’s fee unless they choose to hire one acting on their behalf. For brokers, leasing agents ...

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Boston has become the last major city in the U.S., following New York City, to do away with the tenant-paid broker’s fee, as a new state law addressing this issue takes effect this week. Massachusetts ...

Moving to a new home is usually a stressful — and expensive— process, but starting Aug. 1, it’s going to look a little different for renters across Massachusetts. As of that date, renters will no ...