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

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

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

Massachusetts has enacted big changes to its broker fee rules, aiming to shift financial burdens off of renters. Here’s what ...

The measure lawmakers sent to Governor Maura Healey this week will require the fee to be charged to whichever party, landlord ...

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

Gov. Maura Healey said she plans to sign the fiscal year 2026 state budget “in the coming days,” and will leave intact a ...

The $61 million spending deal includes new limits on broker's fees and requires Massachusetts' regional transit authorities to run fare-free buses. However, other proposals — like taxing candy and ...

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

BOSTON — As Gov. Maura Healey prepared to roll out her annual budget in January, she pre-announced plans to include a measure ...