Massachusetts S877 amends housing laws to restrict the use of credit reports in tenant screening.

Massachusetts S877 amends Chapter 93 of the General Laws to restrict the use of credit reports in tenant screening. The bill prohibits the use of consumer reports for tenant screening purposes, except when required by federal or state law. It also mandates that landlords must disclose their reasons for accessing a tenant's consumer report and allow tenants to dispute any adverse actions based on the report. The bill aims to prevent unfair practices and housing discrimination related to credit reporting in housing.

Massachusetts S877 amends housing laws to restrict the use of credit reports in tenant screening.

Massachusetts S877 amends Chapter 93 of the General Laws to restrict the use of credit reports in tenant screening. The bill prohibits the use of consumer reports for tenant screening purposes, except when required by federal or state law. It also mandates that landlords must disclose their reasons for accessing a tenant's consumer report and allow tenants to dispute any adverse actions based on the report. The bill aims to prevent unfair practices and housing discrimination related to credit reporting in housing.