Bill > S1299

This bill repeals Chapter 40P of the General Laws and creates a new Chapter 49B, which allows cities and towns in Massachusetts to adopt ordinances or bylaws to limit annual rent increases and require just cause for evictions for certain dwelling units. The key provisions include: 1) cities and towns can adopt this chapter and impose rent increase limits (up to the annual change in the Consumer Price Index or 5%, whichever is lower) and just cause eviction requirements; 2) certain dwelling units, such as owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units and new construction, are exempt; 3) cities and towns must provide annual reports on the implementation of the ordinances or bylaws; and 4) violations are considered unfair and deceptive acts under Chapter 93A, allowing for legal remedies.

Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1299