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MA H3922

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/20/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Connolly

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Covers all persons licensed or registered under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 112, sections 87PP to 87DDD1/2 (real estate brokerage licensing statutes)

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Housing3/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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