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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd 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 engaged 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 allows licensed real estate brokers or salespersons to contract with a tenant or prospective tenant to locate or rent residential or commercial 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 (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4474 (on 03/28/2024)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Consumer Safety and Consumer Fraud
- ‐ General Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H298 | 03/13/2023 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H298.pdf | 03/13/2023 |
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