An Act relative to consumer rights of renters
This bill amends Massachusetts law to protect renters by limiting how far in advance landlords can require a new lease agreement. Specifically, it prohibits landlords or their agents from asking tenants to sign a lease more than three months before the current lease is set to end. The measure directly affects residential property owners and prospective tenants by preventing early lease commitments. This change aims to give tenants more flexibility and control over their housing arrangements without speculating on broader market impacts.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
Senate Passage
Feb 2023
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action Mar 28, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 16, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
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