brokerage fees paid by....?

[Richard Schneider]

Here in Boston renters pay the brokerage fee, the same applies in New York and I hear San Fran does it this way also.  I see landlords being able to pass on that cost as a sign of strong demand and likely low vacancy.

What other cities pass the brokerage fee on to renters and do you agree or disagree the ability to do so is a sign of the market condition?