An Act relative to small landlords
This bill allows small landlord limited liability companies (LLCs) owning 10 or fewer residential units to be represented in Massachusetts housing court by their officers or managers - even if those individuals aren't licensed attorneys. It specifically applies to LLCs formed under Chapter 156C of Massachusetts law. The provision clarifies that separate LLCs sharing officers/managers count as one entity for determining the 10-unit limit. This change streamlines representation for small landlords in housing court proceedings without requiring attorney representation.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Orlando Ramos
DDemocratic
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