NYC defends broker fee law against 'unpersuasive' REBNY lawsuit in court

… New York Citys legal counsel pushed back against a lawsuit challenging the citys new broker fee law in a court … a significant barrier renters face when trying to rent an apartment In December the Real Estate Board of New York … broker are a significant barrier to moving or entering the rental market the citys court filing said The citys response …

By Celia Young |February 28, 2025 - 3:30PM
REBNY sues to block new NYC broker fee law

… FARE Act from taking effect in midJune Just days after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became a law the … informing New Yorkers about the FARE Act through a public outreach campaign Traditionally NYC renters have … not only raise rents and make it harder for tenants to find housing but it also infringes upon constitutional guarantees …

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