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MA H3922
Bill
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mike Connolly
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AI Summary
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Applies only to the city of Somerville and requires broker fees to be paid by the party (landlord or tenant) who originally hired and contracted with the licensed real estate broker
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Prohibits brokers from charging fees to parties they did not directly contract with, effectively ending the practice of landlords hiring brokers but passing fees to tenants
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Covers all persons licensed or registered under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, sections 87PP to 87DDD1/2 (real estate brokerage licensing statutes)
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Takes effect immediately upon passage; has already received local approval from the city of Somerville
Legislative Description
Requiring that broker fees in the city of Somerville be paid by the party who solicits a licensed broker
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
11/7/2025