Massachusetts Achieves Statewide Housing Court |
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On July 17, 2017, Governor Baker signed into law statewide Housing Court. This was a major victory for the 84 communities that did not have access to Housing Court.
Click to see the Housing Court Expansion Law, Chapter 47 of the Acts of 2017. On July 26, 2018, the FY19 budget included full funding for the Tenancy Preservation Program ($1.3 million) and for Housing Court Expansion ($2.6 million). The budget also included increased funding for rental assistance programs that prevent evictions and work hand in hand as a critical resource to strengthen Housing Court. The Court continues to focus on implementation. Click for more information about where the Housing Court sits. |