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MA S884

To reduce the financial barriers to renting homes

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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce the financial barriers to renting homes. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce the financial barriers to renting homes. It amends the existing law in Massachusetts to limit the upfront costs that landlords can require from tenants. Specifically, it caps the maximum amount that can be charged for the first month's rent, last month's rent or a security deposit, and prohibits landlords from charging supplemental fees for things like background checks or cleaning. The bill also mandates that any violations of these new provisions will result in the landlord paying the tenant three times the amount of the excess fees, plus court costs and reasonable attorney's fees.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 03/17/2022)
(22 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S884
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S884.pdf
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