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-CalicoKitty- t1_je9yorr wrote

Sounds like BS to me. Landlords can't charge a broker fee unless they are actually a broker. Even if they are a broker, this situation shouldn't call for a fee. I would push back on that. You should only be paying first, last, and security.

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snorkeling_moose t1_jeaa6go wrote

Yeah this is complete tomfoolery. Kind of a red flag from the landlord - if they're looking to screw OP this way, what else can they expect down the road? Probably not much, but worth considering.

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subaruforesters OP t1_jeadxf9 wrote

My friend has lived there for many years and has had a great experience with her, part of why we wanted to move in. So it's very weird that this is coming up, and I'm not sure how worried I should be

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therealcmj t1_jeap9sp wrote

The owner figures they can get a few extra bucks so no harm in asking for it. Even though it’s technically illegal (unless he has a license).

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snorkeling_moose t1_jebnevl wrote

I mean if she's been good to your friend for years, then that's probably a pretty good sign. Trying to squeeze you for a broker's fee in a possibly illegal manner is just fucking weird though.

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QueenOfBrews t1_jeapc8n wrote

It’s absolute bs. But with the way things are lately, if OP pushes back, the landlord can just shrug, list the apartment, and find someone else to live there that won’t blink at paying it. It’s absurd.

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