Thousands refunded in broker fees, dozens issued summons since FARE Act

Since the FARE Act made it illegal for broker fees to be passed onto tenants when an agent works on behalf of a landlord, the ...
Curbed

Can I Pay an Illegal Broker Fee Without Being a Sucker?

Welcome to “Apartment Department,” Curbed’s new advice column by Clio Chang. Join us every other Wednesday for questions about making peace with noisy-sex neighbors, the nuances of roommate fridge ...
Law

Real Estate Group Urges Second Circuit to Block NYC's Law Restricting Broker Fees

Sean Marotta, a Hogan Lovells partner representing the Real Estate Board of New York, argued that the New York City Council could have written the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act more ...
Gothamist

Extra Extra: Do New Yorkers want a mayor who will bring back broker fees?

Good Tuesday afternoon in New York City, where Chuck Schumer got booed at the Met Opera for not (yet) endorsing Zohran Mamdani. Gothamist is funded by sponsors and member donations Gothamist is funded ...