COVID Legislation. Eviction Moratoriums

Where: Massachusetts

What is the proposed legislation: H5018 (2020 | MA)

How long would the eviction moratorium be extended under this legislation? A year after the pandemic emergency declaration expires

What else would the bill do?

• freezes rents
• creates a fund to help financially distressed small landlords

The policy goal: guarantee housing stability

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