The broker made me sign something saying I'd pay the fee. Am I stuck?

A signed fee agreement doesn't legalize a fee the FARE Act prohibits. The disclosure rules protect tenants; they don't waive the Act's core rule about who pays.

How much are we talking about?

NYC broker fees typically ran 12u201315% of annual rent u2014 often $5,000+. That's a recoverable sum worth a $149 letter.

What if I paid before June 11, 2025?

The Act isn't retroactive. Intake screens your lease and payment dates first, and ineligible matters are refunded automatically.

Charged an Illegal Broker Fee in NYC? FARE Act Refund Demand Letter

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