New York City has the nation's most comprehensive apartment fee regulations. Here's everything you need to know to stay compliant.
The Fair Access to Rental Enforcement (FARE) Act is NYC's groundbreaking law regulating broker fees, application fees, and rental transparency. It took effect June 13, 2025.
Landlords must pay broker fees they arrange, with strict disclosure requirements
Maximum $20 application fee, with receipts and refund requirements
Up to $2,000 per violation with accelerated enforcement
All active NYC regulations affecting apartment fees and rental practices
Brokers may only charge tenants when the tenant has hired them directly. If the landlord retains the broker, the landlord pays — and the listing must clearly state who is responsible.
Lead paint, bedbug, mold, source of income, and other mandatory notices.
1 active ruleLandlords must give every prospective tenant a one-page bedbug history disclosure form (HPD form) before lease signing.
Protected classes, advertising rules, and reasonable accommodation.
1 active ruleProhibits discrimination based on lawful source of income (Section 8 vouchers, SCRIE, DRIE, etc.). Listings must not state vouchers are unwelcome.
The most important rules every NYC landlord and broker must follow
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