Massachusetts H1477 enables local options for tenant protections, including rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections.

Massachusetts H1477 allows cities and towns to regulate rent and evictions in multi-family housing through local charter provisions, ordinances, or by-laws. It provides for reasonable exemptions and fair return standards for property owners. The bill also mandates that landlords cannot impose fees or charges on tenants who pay their last month's rent in installments. Non-compliance by landlords can result in liability for $1,000 plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.

Massachusetts H1477 enables local options for tenant protections, including rent stabilization and just cause eviction protections.

Massachusetts H1477 allows cities and towns to regulate rent and evictions in multi-family housing through local charter provisions, ordinances, or by-laws. It provides for reasonable exemptions and fair return standards for property owners. The bill also mandates that landlords cannot impose fees or charges on tenants who pay their last month's rent in installments. Non-compliance by landlords can result in liability for $1,000 plus reasonable attorney fees and costs.