Should Landlords Pay the Brokers Fees In NYC? Bill shifting broker fees to landlords is back. So is the fight to pass it! City Councilmember Chi Ossé submitted a bill, the “Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act” on February 29, 2024. The bill would let renters off the hook for paying a broker's fee in New York City when the landlord hires the broker. Plus 3 tips for renters.