H 264 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

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

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Tackey Chan
DDemocratic
MA
2nd Norfolk