Restores Boston's governmentally-involved housing protection to prevent displacement of low-income residents.

The bill seeks to restore protections for governmentally-involved housing in Boston, aiming to prevent displacement of low-income residents. It allows the city to regulate rents and establish local preferences for admission to such housing. The bill also prohibits the removal of housing from low-income rental use without a permit and outlines conditions under which eviction can occur. Violations of the act or its regulations are subject to fines. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.

Restores Boston's governmentally-involved housing protection to prevent displacement of low-income residents.

The bill seeks to restore protections for governmentally-involved housing in Boston, aiming to prevent displacement of low-income residents. It allows the city to regulate rents and establish local preferences for admission to such housing. The bill also prohibits the removal of housing from low-income rental use without a permit and outlines conditions under which eviction can occur. Violations of the act or its regulations are subject to fines. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.