MA S995

Prohibits landlords from using, requesting, or procuring consumer credit reports for tenant screening when the applicant or tenant receives a government rent subsidy

Bars landlords from requiring rent-subsidized applicants or tenants to answer questions about their creditworthiness, credit standing, or credit capacity

Requires landlords to provide 14 days written notice before taking adverse action based on a credit report (when permitted by federal/state law), including a copy of the report and opportunity to dispute the information

Prohibits landlords from passing costs of obtaining consumer reports to rent-subsidized tenants or applicants

Violations constitute unfair practices under Chapter 93A, and the act takes effect 90 days after passage