An Act to limit fees charged in a rental real estate transaction

This bill restricts licensed real estate brokers and salespersons in Massachusetts from charging tenants fees for services like finding a rental property. Under the new rule, a broker can only collect a fee if the tenant explicitly seeks out and hires them for that specific service. The legislation aims to prevent brokers from automatically charging tenants for standard rental assistance without a prior agreement. It directly affects landlords, tenants, and real estate professionals by clarifying when fees are permissible in rental transactions.