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MA H5008
Bill
AI Summary
- Annual rent increases for covered residential units capped at the Consumer Price Index increase or 5%, whichever is lower, in any 12-month period
- Rent cap applies regardless of tenant turnover, using the January 31, 2026 rent as the base rate
- Exemptions include: owner-occupied buildings with 4 or fewer units, publicly regulated housing, short-term rentals under 14 days, educational/religious/nonprofit facilities, and new construction for 10 years after certificate of occupancy
- Violations constitute unfair and deceptive acts under Chapter 93A, allowing tenants to pursue remedies and the Attorney General to seek restitution, civil penalties, and injunctive relief
- Initiative petition filed with 88,132 signatures and certified by Attorney General on September 3, 2025
Legislative Description
To protect tenants by limiting rent increases
Last Action
Hearing scheduled for 03/17/2026 from 02:00 PM-04:30 PM in A-1
3/4/2026
Committee Referrals
Special Joint Committee on Initiative Petitions2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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