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 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.

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.