H 2020
An Act relative to rental protections for elderly, disabled and low-to-middle income tenants
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill, H.2020, aimed to establish rental protections for elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants in Massachusetts. It proposed measures to prevent unfair rent increases and evictions, and to ensure access to legal assistance for tenants facing housing instability. The bill sought to create greater stability and affordability in the rental market for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, the bill failed to pass the legislature.
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Primary sponsor
Steven Ultrino
Cosponsors
Bud L. Williams
Carmine Lawrence Gentile
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
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