Massachusetts finally banned broker fees. Why are renters still stuck paying them?

The Globe identified dozens of listings on rental sites like Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist — where many apartment rentals in the region change hands — that include a tenant-paid broker fee, often equivalent to one month of rent.

Jun 1, 2026 - 20:00
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Massachusetts finally banned broker fees. Why are renters still stuck paying them?
The Globe identified dozens of listings on rental sites like Zillow, Apartments.com, and Craigslist — where many apartment rentals in the region change hands — that include a tenant-paid broker fee, often equivalent to one month of rent.

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