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MA H4957

MA H4957
Providing for tenant agents


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Introduced
01/03/2022
In Committee
01/13/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to tenant agents. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 112 of the General Laws to require that any person who engages in the business of finding dwelling accommodations for prospective tenants for a fee must be a licensed real estate broker or salesperson as defined in Section 87PP. The bill also allows licensed real estate brokers or salespersons to solely contract with a tenant or prospective tenant to locate or rent residential real property, present an offer to lease to the landlord or landlord's agent, and negotiate on behalf of the tenant.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5262 (on 09/15/2022)

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