An Act to create the office of the tenant advocate in the Office of the Attorney General

This bill creates a new Office of the Tenant Advocate within the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. It directly affects tenants in public or subsidized housing by establishing a dedicated office to protect their right to "peaceful enjoyment" of their homes. The office will intervene in legal proceedings to address "hostile environment harassment" (including bullying and mobbing by landlords or communities) and hold landlords accountable. Key provisions define harassment to include non-physical conduct like gossip or isolation, and clarify that psychological harm isn't required to prove a violation. The office will investigate, correct, and pursue accountability for violations of tenants' rights.