The city announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, that it is intensifying enforcement of the 2025 Fair Access to Rental Equity (FARE) Act, which prohibits brokers from charging tenants any fees. The crackdown will focus on practices such as so‑called “management fees” and off‑market exclusives that circumvent the ban.
City officials said the heightened oversight comes after some landlords and brokers have continued to levy alternative fees despite the law’s prohibition, prompting the new enforcement measures.