Massachusetts S1299 enables cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants.

Massachusetts S1299 allows cities and towns to adopt measures that limit annual rent increases and require just cause for evictions, protecting tenants. The bill repeals existing rent stabilization laws and introduces new provisions under Chapter 49B. It exempts certain dwelling units, such as those in owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, from these regulations. Annual rent increases are capped at the Consumer Price Index change or 5%, whichever is lower. Evictions must be based on just cause, including nonpayment of rent or tenant violations.

Massachusetts S1299 enables cities and towns to stabilize rents and protect tenants.

Massachusetts S1299 allows cities and towns to adopt measures that limit annual rent increases and require just cause for evictions, protecting tenants. The bill repeals existing rent stabilization laws and introduces new provisions under Chapter 49B. It exempts certain dwelling units, such as those in owner-occupied buildings with four or fewer units, from these regulations. Annual rent increases are capped at the Consumer Price Index change or 5%, whichever is lower. Evictions must be based on just cause, including nonpayment of rent or tenant violations.