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MA H1507
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
William Galvin
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AI Summary
- Caps annual rent increases at 5% plus the Chained Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (C-CPI-U), or 10%, whichever is lower, for existing tenants in any 12-month period
- Creates a rental arbitrator position within the Attorney General's office to receive and resolve complaints from landlords and tenants regarding rent disputes
- Allows landlords to exceed rent caps with written justification for significant property improvements, additional tenants, or introduction of pets; new tenant leases are exempt from the caps
- Tenants may continue paying existing rent during dispute proceedings, with arbitrator determinations due within 90 days; a finding of violation serves as an affirmative defense against eviction for nonpayment
- Violations subject landlords to mandatory return of rent overpayments and fines up to $1,000 for first offense, minimum $1,000 for subsequent offenses
Legislative Description
Limiting rent increases and creating a rental arbitrator
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 11/19/2025 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium
11/7/2025
Committee Referrals
Housing2/27/2025
Full Bill Text
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