Bill > S857

This bill aims to ensure continued rights for public housing residents. It proposes an amendment to Section 34 of Chapter 121B, which would require that tenants of projects transferred under this section maintain the rights provided under the original federal, state, and local subsidy programs, such as tenant contribution, lease terms, eviction, right to return, grievance, resident participation, preference in hiring, and privacy rights. The bill also prohibits re-screening of existing tenants or termination/reduction of assistance or eviction, and requires the redeveloped project to have at least the same number of low-rent housing units as the existing project. Furthermore, the bill outlines requirements for implementing these provisions through contracts, use agreements, regulations, or other means, and includes provisions for tenant input and the opportunity for public comment on proposed projects.