To Protect Tenants by Limiting Rent Increases

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This bill would create new rules for limiting rent increases on most residential rental units in Massachusetts. Annual rent increases would be capped at the lower of the Consumer Price Index or 5%. The bill outlines which types of rental units would be exempt from these limits and establishes penalties for violations, treating them as unfair and deceptive business practices.

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