S 998
An Act to guarantee a tenant’s first right of refusal
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Bill overview
This bill, S.998, would establish a ‘first right of refusal’ for tenants in Massachusetts. If a landlord decides to sell or rent a property, the current tenant would be given the first opportunity to purchase the property or lease it before the landlord can offer it to another prospective tenant. This aims to provide greater stability and security for renters in the state. The bill builds upon previous attempts to implement similar protections for both residential and commercial tenants.
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Patricia D. Jehlen
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