The New York City Council passed a bill Wednesday that shifts the burden of broker fees from tenants to landlords.The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses, or F.A.R.E., Act passed, getting 42 of 51 votes,

There are many costs associated with living in an increasingly expensive New York City, but the broker fee might be the most detested one. Moving into an apartment in the city can easily cost more than $10,

The broker fee, long a bane of New York City renters, just got voted out. The New York City Council passed a bill Wednesday requiring landlords to pay fees for brokers they hire to list and show apartments.