Massachusetts S1152 protects elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants from penalties when terminating rental agreements.
Massachusetts S1152 amends Chapter 186 of the General Laws to ensure that elderly, disabled, and low-to-middle income tenants cannot face penalties for terminating rental agreements. The bill specifies that tenants must provide written notification to the property owner at least 30 days prior to termination. It also prohibits property owners from refusing to enter into rental agreements or housing subsidy providers from denying assistance based on a tenant's prior termination of a rental agreement.
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