S960
An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections
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Bill overview
This bill would allow the town of Brookline to establish rules to limit how much landlords can increase rent and to protect tenants from unfair evictions. The town would be authorized to implement these protections, giving them more control over the rental market within Brookline. This legislation is based on a petition from residents of Brookline seeking greater tenant protections.
Key provisions
- Authorizes Brookline to implement rent stabilization measures.
- Provides tenant protections against unfair evictions.
- Allows the town to set limits on rent increases.
- Establishes a framework for local control over rental regulations.
- Requires town approval for implementation.
Who is affected
- Renters in Brookline
- Landlords in Brookline
- The Town of Brookline
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Primary sponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
Cosponsor
Cynthia Stone Creem
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Bill S.960 194th (Current)
An Act authorizing the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections
By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 960) of Cynthia Stone Creem (by vote of the town) for legislation to authorize the town of Brookline to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.]
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Bill Information
Presenter: Cynthia Stone Creem Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Bills in the Third Reading City/Town: Brookline (Local Approval Required)
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.960
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| 12/11/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee as changed and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session |
| 1/29/2026 | Senate | Read second and ordered to a third reading |
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