An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants, aims to establish protections for renters in Massachusetts who are elderly, disabled, or have limited incomes. The bill seeks to address housing instability and ensure access to safe and affordable rental housing for these vulnerable populations. It intends to provide a framework for preventing unwarranted rent increases and ensuring fair treatment in the rental process.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for tenants to challenge excessive rent increases.
- Protects tenants from arbitrary eviction.
- May include provisions related to security deposit protections.
- Could establish guidelines for landlords regarding maintenance and repairs.
- Potentially addresses the needs of elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants.
Who is affected
- Elderly tenants
- Disabled tenants
- Low-to-middle income tenants
- Landlords
- Renters in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- The bill is intended to create new protections for vulnerable renters.
- It may involve establishing new regulations or guidelines for landlords and tenants.
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsors
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
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