H 4063
An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect renters in affordable housing units from excessive rent increases. It seeks to establish greater oversight of rental units and projects to ensure fair and predictable rent adjustments. The legislation intends to provide stability for residents facing significant rent hikes, particularly in affordable housing settings. It also seeks to improve the overall management and accountability of affordable housing projects.
Key provisions
- Requires landlords of affordable housing units to provide advance notice of rent increases.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and potentially limiting rent increases.
- Mandates oversight of rental units and projects to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Focuses on protecting residents experiencing significant rent elevations.
Who is affected
- Renters in affordable housing
- Landlords of affordable housing units
- Housing developers
- City and town governments (regarding oversight)
Notable changes
- Introduces a framework for regulating rent increases in affordable housing.
- Adds a layer of oversight to ensure compliance with affordable housing regulations.
- Addresses concerns about rapidly rising rents impacting vulnerable populations.
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Bill H.4063 194th (Current)
An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing
By Representative Meschino of Hull, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 4063) of Joan Meschino and Carmine Lawrence Gentile relative to increases of the annual rent of affordable housing units and for rental unit and project oversight. Housing.
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Presenter: Joan Meschino
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4063
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 5/1/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 5/5/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 11/7/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 4/13/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5352 (under House Rule 27) |
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