HD 158 Massachusetts House · 194th Legislature (2025-2026)

An Act relative to consumer rights of renters

HD 158 limits how far in advance landlords can require new lease signings. It prohibits landlords or their agents from asking tenants to sign a lease more than three months before their current lease ends. This directly affects renters in residential properties by preventing long-term binding agreements before their current term concludes. The key provision enforces a clear 90-day maximum window for signing new leases, giving renters more flexibility and control over their housing contracts.
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Tackey Chan
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