An Act to prohibit landlords and brokers from requiring broker's commissions to be paid by a tenant or prospective tenant

This bill authorizes the City of Northampton to ban landlords and real estate brokers from making tenants pay for broker commissions. It prohibits property owners and agents from demanding that renters hire or pay a broker as a condition for leasing a residential unit. Violations of these rules would be treated as unfair business practices under state law, and the city is empowered to impose fines of up to $1,000 per offense. The legislation directly affects landlords, brokers, and prospective tenants within the city limits.