Massachusetts S2982 restricts landlords from using credit reports for rent-subsidized tenants.
Massachusetts S2982 amends Chapter 93 of the General Laws to prohibit landlords from using consumer reports for tenant screening purposes if the tenant has a government rent subsidy. The bill mandates that landlords must obtain written consent from the tenant before accessing a consumer report and requires landlords to consider alternative evidence such as verified rent payment history, income verification, and rental references.
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