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MA H1304

MA H1304
Enabling local options for tenant protections


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to remove the prohibition on rent control and to provide tenant and foreclosure protections. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill aims to enable local options for tenant protections in Massachusetts. It allows municipalities to adopt rent stabilization measures, just cause eviction protections, condominium conversion regulations, and other tenant safeguards. The bill provides for fair return standards for property owners and exemptions for owner-occupied landlords and new/recently-constructed housing. It also allows municipalities to regulate tenant deposits, fees, and brokers' fees, and establish anti-displacement zones to protect low-, moderate-, and middle-income households from displacement.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/09/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1304
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1304.pdf
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