Landlords and Broker Fees
Effective August 1, 2025, Governor Healey signed a law that states that whoever hires the broker to rent an apartment, pays for the broker. This is a pretty simple rule: if the landlord hires a broker to market an apartment to find a tenant, then the landlord has to pay the broker. The landlord can Read More
Seven Things to Know about the Massachusetts Security Deposit Law
I receive a lot of calls from clients with questions about security deposits that their landlord has taken. The security deposit law in Massachusetts is not overly complex, it just requires precision. Here are some things that both landlords and tenants should know about the rules regarding security deposits on residential properties. A landlord may not take Read More