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H 336

An Act relative to consumer rights of renters

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Tackey Chan

Massachusetts bill H 336 strengthens renter consumer protections; currently under committee review with extended reporting deadline of March 2026.

Accompanied a new draft, see H5095
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Bill Summary · H 336

Legislative bill overview

H 336 is a Massachusetts bill sponsored by Representative Tackey Chan that addresses consumer rights protections for renters. The bill has been referred to the Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee and is currently in the legislative review process, with a reporting deadline extended to March 18, 2026.

Why is this important

Renter protections directly affect housing affordability and stability for a significant portion of Massachusetts residents. Strengthened consumer rights in rental agreements can impact landlord-tenant relationships, dispute resolution, and access to housing.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord compliance costs: Landlords may argue that new renter protections increase operational costs, potentially affecting rental prices and property investment decisions
  • Definition and scope ambiguity: The bill's specific provisions remain unclear from available information; details about which rights are being added and how they're enforced will likely generate debate
  • Enforcement mechanisms: Questions about how protections will be enforced, who bears costs for violations, and whether penalties are proportionate to infractions typically emerge in renter protection legislation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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