A bill to have NYC landlords pay for broker fees, instead of tenants, is up for a vote before the New York City Council.

The New York City Council secured a major win for renters by passing legislation to end upfront broker fees, a common burden for those seeking housing across the five boroughs. Changing the broker-fee landscape in NYC housing New York City and Boston stand out as the only U.

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.