Beginning Aug. 1, the law requires the fees can only be paid by the person who first engaged and hired the broker to list or find a rental property. Here's a breakdown on the new rules for those in the midst of apartment hunting,

Starting Friday, tenants renting apartments in Massachusetts are no longer responsible for paying broker's fees.

Renting in Massachusetts? Your landlord can no longer require you to pay a broker fee if you didn't hire the broker or real estate agent yourself.