Bill > H4953

This bill aims to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. The key provisions include: establishing a rental arbitrator to receive, review, and assist in resolving complaints from tenants and landlords, including disputes over rent increases; capping rent increases at 5% plus the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U), or 10%, whichever is lower, with exceptions for significant investments or improvements by the landlord; allowing landlords to increase rent beyond the cap if they can show "cause" and explain it in writing; allowing tenants to appeal rent increases to the rental arbitrator; prohibiting landlords from denying lease renewals to avoid the rent increase restrictions; and requiring the rental arbitrator to file an annual report on their activities. The bill also repeals Chapter 40P of the General Laws.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4953