The City Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a bill banning landlords from forcing tenants to pay broker fees, though Mayor Adams has voiced concerns about the measure and could veto it.

The City Council on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted to free New York renters from having to pay costly real estate broker fees — passing legislation introduced

The New York City Council passed a bill Wednesday to have NYC landlords pay for broker fees, instead of tenants.

There are many costs associated with living in an increasingly expensive New York City, but the broker fee might be the most detested one. Moving into an apartment in the city can easily cost more than $10,

The New York City council passed a bill on Wednesday that will prevent tenants from having to pay fees to brokers hired by landlords. The move can significantly lower upfront expenses for renters in a city with one of the highest costs of living in the world.

Renters in New York City are getting some relief after the City Council passed the FARE act, banning heft upfront broker fees in most cases. The new legislation shifts the responsibility of broker fees to landlords unless renters hire a broker themselves.

The New York City Council passed, in a 42-8 vote, a bill that will put an end to forcing tenant-paid brokers fees, as the city looks for strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Now, whoever hires the broker will have to pay their fees.