In 2026, New York City announced a heightened enforcement effort for the 2025 Fair Access to Rental Equity (FARE) Act, which bars brokers from charging fees to tenants. The initiative zeroes in on illegal management fees and off‑market listings.
The city’s actions are aimed at brokers and landlords that continue to impose such fees or use exclusive off‑market listings despite the law's prohibition. This step follows ongoing practices that run contrary to the Act.
The FARE Act, passed in 2025, was intended to eliminate broker fees for renters, and the current enforcement push seeks to eradicate remaining illegal activities.