Housing (Landlords)

introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2363: An Act enabling local options for tenant protections

This bill allows Massachusetts cities and towns to adopt local tenant protections through their own ordinances. Municipalities can choose to implement rent stabilization for multi-family housing (excluding owner-occupant units with ≤3 dwellings and new construction), require "just cause" for evictions (meaning landlords must have valid reasons like nonpayment or lease violations), and establish fair return standards for property owners. It also permits local regulation of tenant fees and creates pathways for income-based housing assistance. The law directly affects tenants and landlords in communities that adopt these provisions, while exempting owner-occupied homes with three or fewer units and housing built within the last 15 years.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables local rent stabilization, 'just cause' evictions, and tenant fee regulations - directly strengthening tenant protections and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2413: An Act relative to stabilizing tenants and small property owners

This bill modifies Massachusetts housing assistance rules to better support tenants facing homelessness or at risk of homelessness. It removes a requirement that tenants must have a landlord's "notice to quit" to qualify for housing assistance. The executive office must develop clear criteria for determining homelessness risk, in consultation with housing experts and after seeking public feedback. These changes aim to streamline access to support for vulnerable tenants while maintaining administrative transparency.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill removes barrier (notice to quit) for housing assistance, streamlines access for tenants at risk of homelessness, and requires clear homelessness criteria to better support vulnerable tenants.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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in committee · Massachusetts · Senate Feb 27, 2025

SD 2669: An Act enabling local options for tenant protections

By Mr. Eldridge, a petition (accompanied by bill) (subject to Joint Rule 12) of James B. Eldridge for legislation to allow individual cities and towns to create their own laws regarding tenant protections. Housing.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEnables local cities/towns to create tenant protection laws, strengthening housing tenant rights per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 2501: An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

HD 2501 allows cities and towns to adopt local rent stabilization and tenant protection measures. It enables municipalities to limit annual rent increases to the lower of the local Consumer Price Index or 5%, and requires landlords to have "just cause" (like nonpayment, lease violations, or property conversion) to evict tenants. The bill directly affects renters in participating municipalities, excluding owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, new construction (for five years), college dorms, senior facilities, and units subject to public housing regulation. Municipalities must adopt local ordinances within 180 days of acceptance and report annually to the state housing office. The law does not override existing state or federal tenant protections.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables rent stabilization (5% cap), 'just cause' eviction requirements, and tenant protections directly strengthening tenant rights and affordable housing access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 2, 2026

H 3260: An Act allowing for a tax credit for rent paid on the personal residence of the taxpayer

By Representative Tyler of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3260) of Chynah Tyler for legislation to authorize tax credits for rent paid on personal residences of taxpayers. Revenue.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax credit for rent, offering relief to renters (likely middle/lower income), aligning with tax relief indicators for budget/tax support.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingTax credit for rent payments directly increases affordability for tenants, aligning with housing support indicators like financial assistance for housing costs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Mar 26, 2026

H 1883: An Act to promote housing stability

By Representative McMurtry of Dedham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1883) of Paul McMurtry relative to the recovery of withheld rent. The Judiciary.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill enables tenant recovery of withheld rent, directly protecting tenant rights and promoting housing stability per title and summary.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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passed · Massachusetts · House Aug 13, 2026

H 2328: An Act enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants

By Representatives Rogers of Cambridge and Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2328) of David M. Rogers, Samantha Montaño and others relative to enabling cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants. Municipalities and Regional Government.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly enables rent stabilization and tenant protection, directly advancing tenant rights and affordable housing access per title and summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Landlords Renters Tenant Rights

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