AG Campbell and Governor Healey reminded renters, landlords, and brokers that under Massachusetts law, a broker fee may only be charged to the party who hired the broker, following reports that some brokers and landlords are attempting to charge unlawful broker fees to renters.     

“This law establishes a clear standard: a broker may only charge a tenant a fee if the broker is working for the tenant and not for the landlord. I encourage anyone who may have been charged an unlawful fee to report it, so that my office can continue protecting renters and helping ensure compliance with the new law.”  -AG Campbell