Lawmakers on Beacon Hill in Boston have just passed a budget bill that includes legislation to eliminate renter-paid broker fees.

Massachusetts has enacted major changes to its broker fee rules, aiming to shift financial burdens off of renters.

Massachusetts' new law eliminates renter-paid broker fees except when the tenant specifically hires a broker. Why it matters: ...

The state’s new rule is about more than just housing; it dovetails with broader efforts to make life more affordable.

Banning forced broker fees helps – not hurts – our housing market.

Landlords will have options to offset the cost, but compliance will be crucial as failure to follow the rules could be costly ...

The new law will allow tenants to move without paying sometimes thousands of dollars for a broker they did not hire.

The change will make a big difference in Greater Boston, where the cost of renting an apartment could soar past $10,000.

Massachusetts renters are poised to get some relief from onerous broker fees under a provision tucked into the 2026 spending package that Gov. Maura Healey has pledged to sign.