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MA H4145

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Connolly

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Origin

House of Representatives

194th General Court

AI Summary

  • Applies exclusively to the city of Cambridge and requires broker fees to be paid by the party (landlord or tenant) who originally hired and contracted with the licensed broker or salesperson
  • Licensed real estate brokers may contract with prospective tenants to find residential or commercial rental properties and negotiate on their behalf
  • Brokers may alternatively contract with landlords or their agents to find tenants for properties
  • Prohibits shifting broker fees to the party who did not engage the broker's services
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage; has received Cambridge City Council approval

Legislative Description

Requiring that broker fees in the city of Cambridge 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

Housing5/15/2025

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