MA S960

Authorizes the Town of Brookline to regulate rent in multi-family housing, with annual increases capped at the Consumer Price Index plus 3%, or 7% maximum, whichever is lower

Exempts owner-occupied properties with 4 or fewer units, new construction less than 15 years old, university dormitories, hotels, and subsidized housing units from rent stabilization

Establishes "just cause" eviction protections requiring landlords to obtain Housing Court approval for evictions, limiting grounds to non-payment, lease violations, nuisance, illegal use, or owner move-in with relocation payment

Allows landlords to set initial rent at market rate for new tenancies, with rent stabilization applying only to subsequent increases

Grants the town authority to regulate condominium/cooperative conversions and require tenant notification and relocation payments for demolitions or substantial renovations