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MA H4953

Limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator


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Introduced
06/06/2022
In Committee
06/08/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to limit rent increases and create a rental arbitrator within the office of the Attorney General. Housing.

AI Summary

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.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5204 (on 09/01/2022)

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