MA H358

Bill

Promoting fairness in the rendering of dwelling accommodation services

Introduced
03/29/2021

In Committee
03/09/2022

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to real estate brokers or salespersons rendering of dwelling accommodation services. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends the General Laws to prohibit real estate brokers or salespersons from charging tenants a fee for services related to finding a dwelling accommodation or any other service, unless the tenant has specifically sought out and hired that broker or salesperson to provide such services. The bill aims to promote fairness in the rendering of dwelling accommodation services.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Nika Elugardo (D)*, Natalie Higgins (D),

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H358

(5 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H358
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H358.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H428	To end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2675	Similar To
H456	To promote equity among lessors	Accompanied H358	Replaces
S202	Further regulating the continuing education requirements for real estate brokers and salespersons	Accompanied a new draft, see S2675	Similar To
S208	To end housing discrimination in the commonwealth	Accompanied a new draft, see S2675	Similar To
S2675	To end housing discrimination in the Commonwealth	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To

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