H 1490
An Act relative to landlord’s right to information
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Bill overview
This bill, related to the Affordable Homes Act, grants landlords and brokers the right to request information from tenants. Specifically, it allows landlords to request information about a tenant’s income and employment, with the goal of assessing their ability to pay rent. This information is intended to support efforts to ensure housing affordability and stability. The bill was referred to the Housing committee and subsequently concurred by the Senate.
Key provisions
- Landlords can request information about a tenant’s income.
- Landlords can request information about a tenant’s employment status.
- This information is intended to help landlords assess a tenant’s ability to pay rent.
- The bill is linked to the Affordable Homes Act.
- The bill was referred to the Housing committee.
- The Senate concurred with the bill.
- A hearing was scheduled for November 19, 2025.
- The bill accompanied a study order (H5352).
Who is affected
- Landlords
- Tenants
- Housing Brokers
- Rental Property Owners
- Low-to-moderate income households
Notable changes
- Provides landlords with a mechanism to request tenant income and employment information.
- Supports efforts to assess housing affordability.
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Primary sponsor
David F. DeCoste
Cosponsor
David F. DeCoste
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Bill H.1490 194th (Current)
An Act relative to landlord’s right to information
By Representative DeCoste of Norwell, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1490) of David F. DeCoste relative to the Affordable Homes Act. Housing.
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Presenter: David F. DeCoste
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Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1490
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Housing |
| 2/27/2025 | 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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