As Gov. Maura Healey prepared to roll out her annual budget in January, she pre-announced plans to include a measure outlawing renter-paid broker’s fees. On Wednesday, she announced before ...

The change will make a big difference in Greater Boston, where the cost of renting an apartment could soar past $10,000.

With Healey’s signature, a broker’s fee will now be charged to whichever party, between the tenant and landlord, first ...