Is a Law on Brokers’ Fees Giving Renters a Break?

The FARE act, which says that whoever enlisted a broker’s help would pay the fee, has had a mixed impact so far.

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Scams and a Rent Spike Follow New York City’s New Broker Fee Law

The law mostly shifts fees from tenants to landlords. But since it took effect, some landlords have raised rents, and tenants say some brokers still try to make them pay fees.

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What to Know About Broker Fees in New York City

A new law that will require many landlords, and not renters, to cover broker fees is set to take effect in less than two months. It may change how New Yorkers move.

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