An Act relative to summary process
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, titled ‘An Act relative to summary process,’ aims to stabilize housing by reducing unnecessary evictions. It seeks to provide rental assistance to individuals and families facing eviction, preventing the loss of housing through mutual resolution. The bill is enacted under an emergency preamble due to the importance of addressing housing instability immediately.
Key provisions
- Provides for rental assistance to prevent evictions.
- Aims to resolve evictions through mutual agreement.
- Addresses the operation of summary process.
- The emergency preamble highlights the urgency of preventing unnecessary evictions.
Who is affected
- Rent-burdened individuals and families
- Tenants facing eviction
- Landlords
Notable changes
- The bill’s emergency declaration underscores the critical need to address housing instability.
- It is similar to previous bills proposing rental assistance and tax relief for rent-burdened families.
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