An Act to protect residents experiencing significant elevations in rent for viable and effective affordable housing

Summary

The bill caps annual rent hikes for affordable units at 3.5% and ties any increase to market‑rate changes, requiring landlords to get written approval from the state executive office and local officials. It also creates a statewide free‑legal‑counsel program for tenants, restricts landlord profit fees, and establishes a data dashboard and task force to monitor affordable‑housing equity. The measures aim to protect low‑income renters from steep rent spikes and improve oversight of affordable‑housing projects.

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