Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Allowing NYC Real Estate Brokers To Continue Charging Fees

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Real estate brokers in the city can keep charging broker's fees.

That's because a New York state judge on Monday temporarily blocked a new law banning the commissions.

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The temporary restraining order was issued after real estate groups filed a lawsuit against the state.

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For now, brokers are allowed to continue collecting fees from tenants until at least March 13, when the state will respond in court.

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