Bill > H3579

This bill aims to protect elder housing by proposing two key provisions: 1. It allows municipalities to freeze the rate and valuation of taxes on real income from all sources that exceed a certain figure, for residents who are of a requisite age or older, or who are totally and permanently disabled, as long as their income and assets do not exceed parameters set by the municipality. This tax freeze is intended to help elder residents remain in their homes. 2. It prohibits landlords in residential buildings of 6 or more units from evicting tenants who are 75 years of age or older, unless the court finds specific grounds for eviction, such as nonpayment of rent, lease violations, or if the landlord seeks to use the unit for their own or a family member's residence. Landlords must provide 180 days' notice and a relocation assistance payment equal to at least 3 months' rent if they seek to evict an elderly tenant for their own use. The bill aims to protect elder housing by providing tax relief and eviction protections, to help ensure that elderly residents can afford to remain in their homes.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3579