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Massachusetts Gov. Healey wants to ‘abolish’ tenant-paid broker’s fees, as Boston City Council eyes similar change
Governor Maura Healey called for the abolition of broker’s fees renters are often forced to pay when signing a lease agreement, as the Boston City Council is set to reintroduce legislation that
Healey adds to growing broker fee opposition on Beacon Hill and Boston City Council
State lawmakers and local officials want to see a new law stipulating that landlords who hire brokers be responsible for paying their fees.
Governor Healey says Massachusetts officials should ‘abolish’ the broker fees that renters often pay
Renters in Massachusetts are typically required to pay a fee to their landlord’s broker, usually equivalent to a month’s rent, before they can move in. Healey said those should "go away."
Massachusetts Gov. Healey calls for ban on tenant-paid broker fees
Conversations about shifting the burden of commissions are being held at the state and local levels, including in Boston.
‘They should just go away’: Mass. Gov Healey signals openness to scrapping broker’s fees for renters
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey appeared to open the door on Tuesday to scrapping broker’s fees, which can add thousands of dollars to the cost of renting an apartment in what is already one of the most expensive rental markets in the country.
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Facing pressure, Gov. Healey pledges to keep emergency shelters safe
Newly released state data show a slew of alleged criminal activity at the shelters, and federal authorities are pursuing the ...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey downplays proliferation of crime in state-run shelters after documents reveal disturbing incidents
Gov. Maura Healey downplayed the proliferation of crime in state-run shelters housing migrants and local residents after her ...
Healey seeks $425M to keep up with shelter costs
Gov. Maura Healey filed a supplemental spending bill seeking another $425 million from a reserve account to keep the ...
Revere migrant shelter bust is a balancing act for Mass. Gov. Healey. Here’s why | John L. Micek
There are few lines that are tougher to walk than the thorny, expensive and very emotional debate over immigration.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signs health care bills aimed at hospital oversight, reducing prescription drug costs
Gov. Maura Healey signed two major health care reform bills Wednesday — one that looks to increase hospital oversight in the ...
Massachusetts Gov. Healey orders inspection of state shelters after arrest of migrant with rifle and fentanyl
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that all state-run shelters will be inspected and their policies will be reviewed ...
Healey awarding nearly $5 million in grants for nonprofits to protect themselves from hate crimes, terror attacks
More than 100 nonprofits in Massachusetts are set to receive grants from the state to help the organizations protect against ...
Gov. Maura Healey asks for $425M more to pay for emergency shelters housing migrants
Gov. Maura Healey filed a $425 million spending bill Tuesday that attempts to drain nearly all of an account filled with ...