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SD 2677

EOTC January 2024 - January 2025 Permanent Rental Protections Report

194th Legislature (2025-2026)

Study whether to permanently enact COVID-era tenant protections including just-cause eviction rules and rent increase limits in Massachusetts housing law.

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Bill Summary · SD 2677

Legislative bill overview

SD 2677 requires a comprehensive report on the effectiveness and feasibility of making permanent the temporary rental protections that were implemented during the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) period in Massachusetts. The bill examines whether protections like just-cause eviction requirements, notice periods, and rent increase caps should become law beyond their current temporary status.

Why is this important

Temporary rental protections enacted during COVID-19 emergency assistance programs are set to expire, leaving tenants vulnerable to displacement. This report will inform policymakers whether these protections have successfully prevented homelessness and maintained housing stability, directly affecting housing security for hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts renters.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost to landlords: Making protections permanent could increase regulatory compliance costs and reduce landlord profitability, potentially decreasing rental supply investment
  • Market effects: Opponents may argue permanent restrictions on evictions and rent increases could reduce housing supply or discourage new construction
  • Implementation scope: Disagreement over which specific ERAP-era protections are most critical to maintain versus which may have unintended consequences

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

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