The New York City Council approved new legislation on Wednesday that will eliminate hefty upfront broker fees for most renters.

In New York City, unlike nearly every other place in the country, tenants are often forced to fork over a fee, on top of their rent, to a broker hired by the landlord before signing their new lease. This happens even to tenants who have never met the brokers. The fees typically equal around 15% of the yearly rent — $6,300 for a $3,500-per-month apartment, for example — and go to the broker who listed or showed the unit.

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