By Sean R. Higgins and Cayla Nyante Brown
As of 1 August 2025, Massachusetts law prohibits landlords and real estate brokers from imposing broker or leasing fees on tenants unless the tenant independently hires the agent. The prohibition, enacted as part of the state’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, shifts the cost burden of landlord‑hired brokers back onto the party that engaged them—usually the landlord.
Read MoreBy: Sean R. Higgins and Cayla Nyante Brown
For developers looking to build affordable housing in Massachusetts, tax credits can be a powerful tool to reduce costs and secure financing. Two primary tax credit programs are available: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Tax Credit (AHTC).
Read MoreBy: Sean R. Higgins and Cayla Nyante Brown
Massachusetts offers a key incentive for developers through its Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (State LIHTC), designed to encourage the creation and preservation of affordable housing. The State LIHTC, modeled after the federal program, provides substantial tax benefits to those investing in affordable housing projects across the state.
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