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MA H298

MA H298
Providing for tenant agents


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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

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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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