NYC Council bans broker fees for renters

Under a system that exists in New York and almost nowhere else in the country, tenants are often forced to pay the commission of a real estate agent before moving into an apartment, even if that agent was hired by the landlord.

NYC decides on who should pay broker fees

A StreetEasy survey shows 81% of renters believe landlords, not renters, should pay these fees, and 78% felt they had no choice but to pay a broker fee to secure housing.