NYC's broker fee law survives another challenge from REBNY

… trade association US District judge Ronnie Abrams last week denied another request for a preliminary injunction from a … real estate firms and landlords to stop the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses FARE Act The new law took effect … their messages for disfavored treatment Instead as the court stated in its prior opinion the FARE Act is content …

By Jennifer White Karp |July 14, 2025 - 3:00PM
FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law

… New York Citys new law that shifts responsibility for most broker fees from renters to landlords will go into effect tomorrow after a … first months rent and a security deposit equivalent to one months rent … When you do need to pay a broker fee … One

By Jennifer White Karp |June 10, 2025 - 3:00PM
REBNY sues to block new NYC broker fee law

… Act became a law the Real Estate Board of New York sued in Manhattan federal court to block it The FARE Act … broker to market an apartment pay their fee or risk facing  civil penalties of up to $2000 It also charges …

By Celia Young |December 17, 2024 - 10:45AM