Bill > H1799

This bill amends the state's General Laws to provide rental protections for certain tenants, including those who are 65 years of age or older, have a disability, or have an income at or below 80% of the area median income. It allows these tenants to terminate their rental agreements or tenancies upon written notification of their acceptance into housing for the elderly, disabled, or low-to-moderate income, as long as they provide at least 30 days' notice. The bill also prohibits property owners from refusing to rent to these tenants based on their termination of a previous rental agreement, and any waiver of these provisions in a lease or rental agreement is deemed void and unenforceable. The courts have jurisdiction to restrain violations of these rental protections, and the state housing department is required to promulgate rules and regulations to implement the new law.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1799