Commissions paid by the buyer or tenant should be outlined in your representation agreement and discussed. Typically, an agent representing a buyer or tenant will indicate a commission level that will be owed within the agreement. If the property was listed by another brokerage firm, there is usually a commission paid by the landlord which will cover the tenant's agent commission. If the property was not listed with another agency, then a commission may not have been paid by the landlord, leaving you owing the commission.

Either way, it is common practice that a 1 month commission is paid and split between the listing agent and the buyer/renting agent.

Best wishes,
Christopher Rich - REALTOR
Your Fairfield County Real Estate Agent
William Raveis Real Estate

There is no "Typical" rental commission or fee here in Fairfield County. All commissions are negotiable by law. If a rental is listed in the MLS then the landlord has agreed to pay a fee to the agents to find a suitable tenant. If I work with a tenant to find a rental from the MLS then I collect the fee from the listing agent or landlord. If they will not pay a fee, then I will tell the tenant up front and negotiate with them to pay for my services.

In CT, commissions are not set by law -- they are negotiable, but companies can set up their own policies. Most companies get paid by the seller/lessor, however, there are a few that charge the tenant. Investigate before you choose a broker.