When real estate brokers and salespersons engage in renting residential dwelling units, they must provide a prospective tenant with written notice of the
A.
Amount of fee, if any, that the prospective tenant will have to pay for the broker's services.
B.
Amount of the rent.
C.
Name and address of the landlord.
D.
Presence of any sex offenders living in the neighborhood.
Under M.G.L. c. 112, § 87DDD½, Massachusetts law requires real estate brokers and salespersons engaged in renting residential property to provide prospective tenants with a written notice stating the amount of any broker’s fee, and whether the tenant will be responsible for paying it. This disclosure must be made before the tenant is obligated to pay any fee.
This law protects tenants from unexpected costs and ensures transparency in rental transactions. While rental amount, landlord details, and public information such as the state’s sex offender registry may be relevant, the statutory requirement specifically addresses broker compensation. Failure to provide this written notice may result in disciplinary action by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons.
[Reference: M.G.L. c. 112, § 87DDD½; 254 CMR 7.00., ]
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