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H 5095·MA·house

An Act relative to consumer rights of renters

Reported by CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure
Latest Action

House: Read second and ordered to a third reading

Mar 16, 2026

Summary

The bill adds a rule that a landlord or their agent cannot ask a renter to sign a new lease earlier than four months before the current lease expires. It aims to give renters more flexibility and prevent pressure to commit to a new lease far in advance.

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