H 336
An Act relative to consumer rights of renters
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This bill, An Act relative to consumer rights of renters, aims to protect renters in Massachusetts by prohibiting landlords from charging excessive or unnecessary supplemental fees. Specifically, it seeks to limit fees added to the base rent, such as application fees, amenity fees, or fees for minor repairs. The goal is to create a more transparent and equitable rental process for tenants. The bill is currently under review by the Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Bill H.336 194th (Current)
An Act relative to consumer rights of renters
By Representative Chan of Quincy, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 336) of Tackey Chan for legislation to prohibit certain supplemental fees levied against prospective tenants or current tenants. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.
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Presenter: Tackey Chan
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.336
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 7/3/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 07/14/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/18/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 2/12/2026 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H5095 |
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