6+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1089+ words) Apartment landlords won't be able to make tenants pay a range of fees, from the broker's commission to the background check fee. iStock illustration With new legislation championed by Gov. Maura Healey now law, Massachusetts has joined New York City…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (258+ words) A surprisingly fast state budget deal reached over the weekend includes a provision that's aimed at banning tenant-paid apartment broker fees. The text of bill H.4240 stipulates an apartment broker may only work with a prospective tenant to find a rental…...