H1544
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal
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Bill overview
This bill, H.1544, would establish a ‘first right of refusal’ for tenants in Massachusetts. This means that if a landlord decides to sell or rent a property, the current tenant has the first opportunity to purchase the property or take on the lease before the landlord can offer it to someone else. The goal is to provide greater stability and security for renters, preventing displacement when a landlord seeks to sell or redevelop a building. It’s designed to give tenants more control over their housing situation.
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Jay D. Livingstone
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