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Beginning September 2, 2025, Massachusetts landlords will be subject to new regulations requiring full transparency in rental pricing. Under the state’s expanded consumer protection rules, all advertised rents must clearly disclose the “Total Price” a tenant will pay—including all mandatory fees and charges—before collecting any personal information. While originally designed to curb hidden fees in hotel and ticketing industries, the rules explicitly apply to rental housing. Brookline landlords should review their advertising and lease practices now to ensure compliance and avoid potential penalties under Chapter 93A.

I am pleased to share that – for the third year in a row – as of the end of 2023, Compass remains the LARGEST

Discover the latest real estate trends of 2023 with insights from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) in our article.

The proposed operating override has high stakes for Brookline’s schools. If approved, the tax increase will raise $11.98 million, phased in gradually over three years. Failure to pass the override will result in an unprecedented $3.25 million budget reduction in fiscal year 2024 for the schools, potentially leading to the loss of 43 positions across various programs.

The Massachusetts State Sanitary Code has been updated with significant changes to the existing provisions, renumbering of certain sections, and the addition of new ones. The new version of the code will come into effect from April 1 after several years of debate, seeking input from state and local officials, landlord, and tenant groups.