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Qué significa para un inquilino en esta dirección al 2026-10-01.

Aumentos de renta

Se aplica. Las ciudades y pueblos de Massachusetts no pueden promulgar, mantener ni hacer cumplir ningún control de alquileres. Un municipio que acepte el capítulo solo puede adoptar una regulación voluntaria que no incluya unidades de propietarios con menos de diez unidades de alquiler ni unidades con alquiler de mercado superior a $400, y debe compensar a los propietarios con fondos generales. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4)

Solo propuesta — no es ley. Este proyecto de ley autorizaría a la ciudad de Boston a adoptar la estabilización de alquileres. No se ha convertido en ley, y la página no establece ningún límite ni fórmula de alquiler. (H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.))

Protección contra desalojo

Solo propuesta — no es ley. Este proyecto de ley autorizaría a Boston a adoptar protecciones contra el desalojo de inquilinos. No se ha convertido en ley, y la página no enumera causas permitidas de desalojo ni requisitos de aviso. (H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.))

Depósito de garantía

Se aplica. Un arrendador no puede cobrar un depósito de seguridad de más de un mes de renta. El depósito debe mantenerse en una cuenta bancaria separada que genere intereses en Massachusetts, con un recibo y una declaración del estado de la vivienda entregados al inquilino, y debe devolverse dentro de los 30 días posteriores al fin del arrendamiento, descontando solo las deducciones permitidas. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B)

Cuotas de solicitud

Se aplica. Antes o al inicio del arrendamiento, un arrendador o agente no puede exigir al inquilino pagar más que la renta del primer mes, la renta del último mes, un depósito de seguridad de un mes de renta y el costo de una llave y cerradura. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B)

Se aplica. Un corredor o vendedor con licencia puede trabajar para el inquilino o para el arrendador, pero no para ambos. Cualquier honorario del corredor solo debe ser pagado por la parte (arrendador o inquilino) que contrató originalmente al corredor, por lo que el inquilino no paga por un corredor contratado por el arrendador. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½)

Evaluación de inquilinos

Se aplica. Los proveedores de vivienda que reciben fondos o terrenos del DND, o que tienen unidades con ingresos restringidos bajo la Política de Desarrollo Inclusivo de la BPDA, no pueden aplicar una prohibición general a solicitantes con arrestos o condenas y deben evaluar cada caso individualmente. No pueden considerar arrestos sin condena, condenas con alivio judicial, registros juveniles ni condenas de más de 5 años, y no pueden usar puntajes de crédito para aprobar o rechazar solicitudes. (Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017))

Se aplica. Los propietarios de Boston no pueden discriminar a los inquilinos por usar asistencia para el alquiler, como Section 8 o vales por discapacidad o para veteranos. Negarse a aceptar asistencia para el alquiler se considera discriminación en la vivienda. (City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission))

Se aplica. Un propietario o cualquier persona que ofrezca viviendas en alquiler no puede discriminarlo porque usted recibe asistencia pública o un subsidio de vivienda, como asistencia para el alquiler. Tampoco puede discriminarlo por algún requisito de ese programa de asistencia o subsidio. (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10))

Software para fijar rentas

Solo propuesta — no es ley. Este proyecto de ley de Massachusetts, que busca prevenir la fijación algorítmica de alquileres en la vivienda de alquiler, fue informado por el Comité de Vivienda y enviado al Comité de Medios y Arbitrios de la Cámara. No es ley, y la página no muestra su texto ni requisitos específicos. (H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.))

Solo propuesta — no es ley. Un proyecto de ley informado por el Comité de Vivienda del Senado prohibiría la fijación algorítmica de alquileres en el mercado de vivienda de alquiler. No ha sido promulgado; actualmente está remitido al Comité de Medios y Arbitrios del Senado, y la página no indica los detalles del proyecto. (S.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.))

Información legal, no asesoría legal.

Every rule, with its source

7 apply · 4 pending

Rent increase limits

Applies

Massachusetts statewide prohibition on rent control (G.L. c. 40P, § 4)

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4 · MA · high confidence

Cities and towns in Massachusetts may not enact, keep or enforce rent control. A municipality that accepts the chapter may only adopt voluntary regulation that does not cover units owned by someone with fewer than ten rental units or units with fair market rent above $400, and it must compensate owners from general funds.

Key value ban on local rent control of any kind

Statewide MA rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

State law preempts local rent control; it bars municipalities from enacting rent control except for the narrow voluntary, compensated regime described. The document does not show the enactment or effective date.

Source evidence

Massachusetts statewide prohibition on rent control (G.L. c. 40P, § 4)

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40P/Section4

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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleVII/Chapter40P/Section4 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC General Law - Part I, Title VII, Chapter 40P, Section 4 Skip to Content Section 4 Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search General Laws Go Directly to a General Law Chapter Section Go to General Law Skip to Content Print Page Prev ious Next Section 4: General prohibition; exception Section 4. No city or town may enact, maintain or enforce rent control of any kind, except that any city or town that accepts this chapter may adopt rent control regulation that provides: (a) after six months from the date of the initial adoption of rent control regulation by a particular city or town, compliance on the part of property owners as to the rent control regulation or any subsequently adopted rent control regulation shall be entirely voluntary and uncoerced, and the property of a person or entity declining to have his or its property subjected to such regulation shall be wholly unaffected by any aspect of the rent control regulation or any subsequently adopted rent c

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Exemptions in the law: Municipalities that accept the chapter may adopt rent control meeting the conditions in (a)-(c); regulation may not regulate occupancy, services, evictions, condominium conversion or removal of properties from regulation.

JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

No property-level conditions extracted: the rule covers all residential rentals in its jurisdiction.

Pending — not law

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement rent stabilization

H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.) · MA · medium confidence

This bill would authorize the city of Boston to adopt rent stabilization. It has not become law, and the page sets no rent cap or formula.

Statewide MA rule; a pending proposal, not law. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Home-rule petition granting Boston authority; local approval received. Bill history ends with a study order (H5035) on 9/9/2024; no enactment shown.

Source evidence

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement rent stabilization

Citation
H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)
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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744

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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC Bill H.3744 Skip to Content Bill H.3744 193rd (2023 - 2024) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act petition for a special law authorizing the city of Boston to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3744) of Samantha Montaño (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Presenter: Samantha Montaño City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required) Tabs Bill History Petitioners Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.3744 Bill History Date Branch Action 4/10/2023 House Referred to the committee on Housing 4/13/2023 Senate Senate concurred 11/6/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium 2/8/2024

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JurisdictiontrueLegal statuspendingCoveragetrue

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Just-cause eviction

Pending — not law

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement tenant eviction protections

H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.) · MA · medium confidence

This bill would authorize Boston to adopt tenant eviction protections. It has not become law, and the page does not list permitted eviction grounds or notice requirements.

Statewide MA rule; a pending proposal, not law. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Home-rule petition granting Boston authority; local approval received. Bill history ends with a study order (H5035) on 9/9/2024; no enactment shown.

Source evidence

H.3744 – Special law authorizing Boston to implement tenant eviction protections

Citation
H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)
Status
pending
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D011 · official
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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744

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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3744 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:35 UTC Bill H.3744 Skip to Content Bill H.3744 193rd (2023 - 2024) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act petition for a special law authorizing the city of Boston to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections By Representative Montaño of Boston, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3744) of Samantha Montaño (with the approval of the mayor and city council) that the city of Boston be authorized to implement rent stabilization and tenant eviction protections. Housing. [Local Approval Received.] View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Presenter: Samantha Montaño City/Town: Boston (Local Approval Required) Tabs Bill History Petitioners Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 12 actions for Bill H.3744 Bill History Date Branch Action 4/10/2023 House Referred to the committee on Housing 4/13/2023 Senate Senate concurred 11/6/2023 Joint Hearing scheduled for 11/14/2023 from 11:00 AM-05:00 PM in Gardner Auditorium 2/8/2024

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JurisdictiontrueLegal statuspendingCoveragetrue

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Security deposits

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Massachusetts security deposit cap and handling rules

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B · MA · medium confidence

A landlord may not charge a security deposit of more than one month's rent. The deposit must be held in a separate interest-bearing Massachusetts bank account, with a receipt and a statement of condition given to the tenant, and returned within 30 days after the tenancy ends, less only permitted deductions.

Key value Maximum security deposit of 1 month's rent

Statewide MA rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts. Assumes exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" does not apply (not determinable from data).

The statute allows the executive office of housing and livable communities to authorize by regulation an optional fee in lieu of a deposit, capped with the deposit at 1 month's rent in total (amended text effective 2025-08-01). The document does not show when the deposit cap itself first took effect.

Source evidence

Massachusetts security deposit cap and handling rules

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section15B

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ity deposit shall not exceed, in total, the amount of 1 month's rent; and provided further, that the executive office shall consult with the office of the attorney general prior to promulgating regulations authorizing a fee in lieu of a security deposit under this section; and, (iv) the purchase and installation cost for a key and lock. (c) No lease or other rental agreement shall impose any interest or penalty for failure to pay rent until thirty days after such rent shall have been due. (d) No lessor or successor in interest shall at any time subsequent to the commencement of a tenancy demand rent in advance in excess of the current month's rent or a security deposit in excess of the amount allowed by this section. The payment in advance for occupancy pursuant to this section shall be binding upon all successors in interest. (e) A security deposit shall continue to be the property of the tenant making such deposit, shall not be commingled with the assets of the lessor, and shall not be subject to the claims of any creditor of the lessor or of the lessor's successor in interest, including a foreclosing mortgagee or trustee in bankruptcy; provided, however, that the tenant shall be entitled to only such i

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental

    “The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of one hundred days or less in duration which lease or rental is for a vacation or recreational purpose.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purpose
  • exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)

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Exemptions in the law: Leases, rentals, occupancies or tenancies of 100 days or less for vacation or recreational purposes.

JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental (all of) → false

  • unknownLease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purposeFact: not in data

Application & screening fees

Applies

Massachusetts limit on upfront charges at tenancy start

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B · MA · medium confidence

Before or at the start of a tenancy, a landlord or agent may not require a tenant to pay more than the first month's rent, last month's rent, a security deposit of one month's rent, and the cost of a key and lock.

Key value Upfront payments limited to first month, last month, 1-month deposit, and key/lock cost

Statewide MA rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts. Assumes exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" does not apply (not determinable from data).

The 'lessor or agent of the lessor' wording is in the text effective 2025-08-01 (2025, 9, Secs. 54 and 55). Same law as the security deposit record, different category.

Source evidence

Massachusetts limit on upfront charges at tenancy start

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15B
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not stated in source
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D052 · official
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartII/TitleI/Chapter186/Section15B

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ection. [ Introductory paragraph of clause (b) of subsection (1) effective until August 1, 2025. For text effective August 1, 2025, see below.] (b) At or prior to the commencement of any tenancy, no lessor may require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay any amount in excess of the following: [ Introductory paragraph of clause (b) of subsection (1) as amended by 2025, 9, Secs. 54 and 55 effective August 1, 2025. See 2025, 9, Sec. 136. For text effective until August 1, 2025, see above.] (b) At or prior to the commencement of any tenancy, no lessor or agent of the lessor may require a tenant or prospective tenant to pay, to the lessor or to an agent of the lessor, any amount in excess of the following: (i) rent for the first full month of occupancy; and, (ii) rent for the last full month of occupancy calculated at the same rate as the first month; and, (iii) a security deposit equal to the first month's rent provided that such security deposit is deposited as required by subsection (3) and that the tenant is given the statement of condition as required by subsection (2); provided, however, that the executive office of housing and livable communities may promulgate regulations to authorize

Condition and exemption sources

  • Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental

    “The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of one hundred days or less in duration which lease or rental is for a vacation or recreational purpose.”

Extraction review notes

  • unsupported predicate (evaluates unknown): Lease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purpose
  • exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" not determinable from data; presumed not to apply (disclosed)

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Exemptions in the law: Leases, rentals, occupancies or tenancies of 100 days or less for vacation or recreational purposes.

JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

Exemption: Short-term vacation or recreational rental (all of) → false

  • unknownLease, rental, occupancy or tenancy of 100 days or less in duration for a vacation or recreational purposeFact: not in data
Applies

Broker fees paid only by the party who hired the broker

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½ · MA · high confidence

A licensed broker or salesperson may work for either the tenant or the landlord, not both. Any broker fee must be paid only by the party (landlord or tenant) who originally hired the broker, so a tenant does not pay a fee for a broker the landlord hired.

Key value Broker fee payable only by the party who engaged the broker

Statewide MA rule; in force (effective 2025-08-01). Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Amended by St. 2025, c. 9, § 43, effective August 1, 2025 (per St. 2025, c. 9, § 136). The prior text only required a license to find dwellings for a fee.

Source evidence

Broker fees paid only by the party who hired the broker

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½
Status
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Effective
2025-08-01
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D057 · official
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXVI/Chapter112/Section87DDD%201~2

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modations for prospective tenants for a fee unless such person is a licensed broker or salesman as defined in section eighty-seven PP of chapter one hundred and twelve. A licensed broker or salesperson may solely contract with a prospective tenant to find rental residential real property for a tenant and present an offer to lease to the landlord or landlord's agent and negotiate on behalf of the tenant or may solely contract with a landlord or landlord's agent to find a tenant for a property. Any fee shall only be paid by the party, lessor or tenant who originally engaged and entered into a contract with the licensed broker or salesperson. × Register for MyLegislature Register With An Existing Account Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Register With Your Email Address Email Address Password Confirm Password Register Registering... Already have an account? Sign in here. Forgot Password? × Sign in to MyLegislature Sign In With Your Facebook or Google+ Account Sign in with Facebook Sign in with Google Sign In With Your MyLegislature Account Email* Password* Forgot Password? Sign In Signing In... Not Registered? Click here. Le

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Screening restrictions

Applies

Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND)

Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017) · Boston, MA · medium confidence

Housing providers with DND funding or land, or with income-restricted units under the BPDA Inclusionary Development Policy, may not use a blanket ban on applicants with arrests or convictions and must review applicants case by case. They may not consider non-conviction arrests, convictions with judicial relief, juvenile records, or convictions more than 5 years old, and may not use credit scores to approve or deny applications.

Key value No blanket ban; no consideration of non-conviction arrests, expunged/sealed convictions, juvenile records, convictions over 5 years old; no credit score use

Boston, MA city rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Federal or state law imposing a conflicting criminal history requirement preempts this policy.

Source evidence

Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND)

Citation
Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017)
Status
enacted
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not stated in source
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D010 · official city-linked policy
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j4U3fDtmnYuwcUWhx5BMUcXc1bnKT8Ku/view?usp=sharing

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d Development (DND) Sheila A. Dillon, Chief & Director BOSTON FAIR CHANCE TENANT SELECTION POLICY Under this policy, housing providers agree to the following: Housing providers receiving Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) funding and/or land, or that have income restricted units created under the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Inclusionary Development Policy will not impose a blanket policy that denies housing to anyone with arrests and or convictions. Housing providers will consider applicants on a case-by-case basis. 1. The Developer/Agent (Agent) agrees to not consider any of the following categories when determining housing eligibility and or considering eviction: a) Arrests that did not result in conviction. This includes dismissed charges, diversion programs, and similar non-convictions. b) Convictions that are subject to a form of judicial relief, such as expungement, sealing, and certificates for relief from disabilities. c) Juvenile records d) A conviction more than 5 years old. Tenant se

Condition and exemption sources

  • Condition: Housing receives DND funding/land or has income-restricted units under BPDA Inclusionary Development Policy

    “Housing providers receiving Department of Neighborhood Development (DND) funding and/or land, or that have income restricted units created under the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Inclusionary Development Policy”

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Exemptions in the law: Criminal-history limits do not apply where there is a direct relationship between a conviction and the housing sought or unreasonable risk of substantial harm to others, or to current criminal behavior. Federal or state law with conflicting criminal history requirements preempts the policy.

JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

Condition 1 (any of) → true

  • trueHousing receives DND funding/land or has income-restricted units under BPDA Inclusionary Development PolicyFact: true · Boston Property Assessment FY2026 · use description "SUBSD HOUSING S- 8"
Applies

Boston fair housing protection for renters using rental assistance

City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission) · Boston, MA · medium confidence

Boston landlords cannot discriminate against renters because they use rental assistance such as Section 8, disability or veterans vouchers. Refusing to accept rental assistance is treated as housing discrimination.

Key value ban on discrimination based on rental assistance (incl. Section 8 vouchers)

Boston, MA city rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

The Fair Housing Commission enforces local, state and federal fair housing laws; the page does not cite a specific ordinance number.

Source evidence

Boston fair housing protection for renters using rental assistance

Citation
City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission)
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enacted
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D012 · official
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https://www.boston.gov/departments/fair-housing-and-equity/boston-fair-housing-regulations

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tate, and federal fair housing laws. The commission is a Fair Housing Assistance Program. You can learn more about federal programs authorized to investigate housing discrimination through the US Department of Housing and Urban Development. Still have questions? Contact: Fair Housing and Equity 617-635-2500 send an email 1 City Hall Square Room 966 Boston , MA 02201-2041 United States Laws and discrimination Our commission makes sure property owners don't discriminate against tenants or buyers. In the City of Boston, it’s illegal to discriminate when renting, buying, selling, or securing financing for any housing. You can’t discriminate someone based on their: Race Color Religion Disability National Origin Ancestry Sex Gender Identity Gender Expression Age Sexual Orientation Marital Status Rental Assistance * Family Status ** Military Status * For example renters using Section 8 voucher ** For example, a landlord can’t discriminate against someone if they have children Learn who else is protected by the Fair Housing Act . What is housing discrimination? Discrimination comes in many forms. Some examples o

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JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

No property-level conditions extracted: the rule covers all residential rentals in its jurisdiction.

Applies

Massachusetts source-of-income / public assistance discrimination ban (c. 151B, § 4(10))

Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10) · MA · high confidence

A landlord or anyone furnishing rental housing may not discriminate against you because you receive public assistance or a housing subsidy such as rental assistance. They also may not discriminate because of a requirement of that assistance or subsidy program.

Key value ban on discrimination against recipients of public assistance or housing subsidies

Statewide MA rule; in force. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Source evidence

Massachusetts source-of-income / public assistance discrimination ban (c. 151B, § 4(10))

Citation
Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10)
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enacted
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D049 · official
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https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151B/Section4

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t to perform the job or the job for which he is applying. No application for employment shall contain any questions or requests for information regarding the admission of an applicant, on one or more occasions, voluntarily or involuntarily, to any public or private facility for the care and treatment of mentally ill persons, provided that such applicant has been discharged from such public or private facility or facilities and is no longer under treatment directly related to such admission. 10. For any person furnishing credit, services or rental accommodations to discriminate against any individual who is a recipient of federal, state, or local public assistance, including medical assistance, or who is a tenant receiving federal, state, or local housing subsidies, including rental assistance or rental supplements, because the individual is such a recipient, or because of any requirement of such public assistance, rental assistance, or housing subsidy program. 11. For the owner, sublessees, real estate broker, assignee or managing agent of publicly assisted or multiple dwelling or contiguously located housing accommodations or other covered housing accommodations, or other person having the right of ownership or possession or right to rent or lease or sell such accommodations, or any agent or employee of such person or organization of unit owners in a condominium or housing cooperative, to refuse to rent or lease or sell or otherwise to deny to or wi

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JurisdictiontrueLegal statusin_forceCoveragetrue

No property-level conditions extracted: the rule covers all residential rentals in its jurisdiction.

Algorithmic rent-setting

Pending — not law

H.5222 - An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.) · MA · medium confidence

This Massachusetts bill, aimed at preventing algorithmic rent fixing in rental housing, has been reported by the Housing Committee and sent to House Ways and Means. It is not law, and the page does not show its text or specific requirements.

Key value prevent algorithmic rent fixing (bill text not shown)

Statewide MA rule; a pending proposal, not law. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Bill is a new draft of H.1564, reported favorably 3/12/2026 and referred to House Ways and Means; not enacted. Page does not state preemption or local-law interaction.

Source evidence

H.5222 - An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market

Citation
H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.)
Status
pending
Effective
not stated in source
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D045 · official
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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5222

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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5222 RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC Bill H.5222 Skip to Content Bill H.5222 194th (Current) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act relative to preventing algorithmic rent fixing in the rental housing market View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means Tabs Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Similar Bills Bill History Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.5222 Bill History Date Branch Action 3/12/2026 House Reported from the committee on Housing 3/12/2026 House New draft of H1564 3/12/2026 House Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means

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An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting (S.2983)

S.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.) · MA · medium confidence

A bill reported by the Senate Housing Committee would prohibit algorithmic rent setting in the rental housing market. It has not been enacted; it is currently referred to Senate Ways and Means, and the page does not give the bill's detailed terms.

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Statewide MA rule; a pending proposal, not law. Coverage conditions are met on the supplied facts.

Bill history only; the bill text is not shown. It is a new draft of S.994 and S.1016 and was referred to Senate Ways and Means on 3/12/2026.

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An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting (S.2983)

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S.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.)
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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2983/BillHistory

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SOURCE: https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2983/BillHistory RETRIEVED: 2026-10-01 22:36 UTC Bill S.2983 Skip to Content Bill S.2983 194th (Current) Search the Legislature Search the Legislature Search An Act prohibiting algorithmic rent setting Senate, March 12, 2026 -- The committee on Housing, to whom was referred the petitions (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 994) of Cindy F. Friedman and Julian Cyr for legislation to prohibit algorithmic rent setting; and (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1016) of Michael O. Moore, Patricia D. Jehlen and James B. Eldridge for legislation to establish the Preventing Algorithmic Rent Fixing in the Rental Housing Market Act., report the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2983). View Text Print Preview Download PDF Bill Information Bill Information Sponsor: Joint Committee on Housing Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means Tabs Bill History Cosponsors Committee Vote Similar Bills Bill History Displayi

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r-0fcb20Boston Fair Chance Tenant Selection Policy (DND, Feb. 2017)appliesD0102026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-0857c9City of Boston Fair Housing Regulations (Boston Fair Housing Commission)appliesD0122026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-bd9ba7H.5222 (194th Gen. Ct.)pendingD0452026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-ec514bS.2983 (194th Gen. Ct.)pendingD0472026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-4fd1aaMass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15BappliesD0522026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factspresumes: exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" does not apply (not determinable from data)medium
r-a53f01Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 112, § 87DDD½appliesD0572026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factshigh
r-1e1509H.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)pendingD0112026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-a975c9Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 40P, § 4appliesD0482026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factshigh
r-43044bH.3744 (193rd Gen. Ct.)pendingD0112026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factsmedium
r-34a0a6Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 151B, § 4(10)appliesD0492026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factshigh
r-9e0d5cMass. Gen. Laws ch. 186, § 15BappliesD0522026-10-012026-10-01decided by supplied factspresumes: exemption "Short-term vacation or recreational rental" does not apply (not determinable from data)medium

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