H1947

Relative to small landlords

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Allows small landlords to be represented by officers or managers in housing court.

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow limited liability companies that own and lease 10 or fewer residential units to be represented by their officers or managers in housing court, regardless of whether these individuals are licensed attorneys. Separate companies sharing officers or managers are considered a single entity for the purpose of counting properties.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Oct 10, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 10, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order