Bill > H1340

This bill amends Section 34 of Chapter 121B of the Massachusetts General Laws to ensure that tenants of public housing projects transferred to a new owner or entity maintain certain rights, including tenant contribution, lease terms, eviction procedures, right to return, grievance processes, resident participation, and privacy rights. The bill also requires that the redevelopment of these projects does not result in the re-screening or termination of existing tenants, and that the new projects have at least the same number of low-rent housing units as the original project. The bill outlines requirements for how the housing authority will monitor and enforce compliance with these provisions, rehouse tenants to avoid displacement, and provide technical assistance to tenants to allow for meaningful input into the proposed project.