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Markymarcouscous t1_ja9n6ng wrote

Aren’t credit fees and application fees also illegal in ma

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proactiveplatypus t1_ja9obz0 wrote

It’s a silly loophole, but I believe the fine print of the law is that landlords cannot charge an application fee/credit fee.

(This isn’t the actual law but: https://www.boston.gov/renting-boston)

A realtor is able to charge the fees.

Now why isn’t the $20 credit check fee folded into the broker’s fee? 🤷

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sdzk t1_jaa6bxn wrote

Because my boss (owner of brokerage)then charges me… it’s pretty stupid

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hmack1998 t1_jaba1hk wrote

They aren’t legal but also there’s no enforcement unfortunately so landlord could just say never mind if you don’t want to pay

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drtywater t1_jack2dg wrote

Yes but its easy to work around. You just refund them if it doesn't go through and if they do proceed you just deduct from first months rent.

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