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MA H1306
To further protect low-income tenants following termination of affordability restrictions
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
03/09/2020
03/09/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further protect low-income tenants following termination of affordability restrictions. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill seeks to further protect low-income tenants following the termination of affordability restrictions on their publicly-assisted housing. The key provisions are: 1) for 5 years after termination, the rent for a protected low-income tenant who does not receive an enhanced Section 8 voucher cannot be increased by more than the consumer price index plus 3% annually, with exceptions for tenants eligible for but not obtaining an enhanced Section 8 voucher; and 2) for 5 years after termination, a protected low-income tenant cannot be evicted or involuntarily displaced except for good cause related to tenant fault.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 03/09/2020)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1306 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1306.pdf |
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