H 335
An Act to promote equity among lessors
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Bill overview
This bill, H.335, aimed to change how real estate broker fees are handled in Massachusetts. It proposed that landlords, rather than tenants, would be responsible for paying these fees. The goal was to promote fairness and equity in the rental market by shifting the financial burden from renters to property owners. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass.
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Amy Mah Sangiolo
Bud L. Williams
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
Christine P. Barber
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Bill H.335 194th (Current)
An Act to promote equity among lessors
By Representatives Chan of Quincy and Uyterhoeven of Somerville, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 335) of Tackey Chan, Erika Uyterhoeven and others for legislation to require that real estate brokers fees be paid by lessors. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill Information
Presenters: Tackey Chan , Erika Uyterhoeven
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.335
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 11/17/2025 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H4733 |
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