Section 7. For 3 years after termination, the rent for a protected low-income tenant who does not receive an enhanced section 8 voucher shall not be increased more than once annually by the increase in the consumer price index applicable to the area in which the publicly-assisted housing is located during the preceding year plus 3 per cent. The foregoing shall not apply to a low-income tenant: (i) who is income eligible for an enhanced section 8 voucher but does not obtain one solely due to some action or inaction of the tenant on or after the date he is eligible to apply for the enhanced section 8 voucher; or (ii) who would be eligible for an enhanced section 8 voucher if this provision was not in effect. For a period of 3 years after termination, a protected low income tenant shall not be evicted or involuntarily displaced from his dwelling except for good cause related to tenant fault.
Structure Massachusetts General Laws
Part I - Administration of the Government
Title VII - Cities, Towns and Districts
Chapter 40t - Publicly-Assisted Affordable Housing
Section 2 - Notice Requirements for Termination of Affordability Restriction
Section 3 - Purchase Option for Publicly-Assisted Housing by Department
Section 5 - Applicability of Sec. 16 of Chapter 30b
Section 6 - Exemptions; Requests
Section 7 - Rent Increases for Protected Low-Income Tenants After Termination
Section 8 - Regulatory Agreements
Section 9 - Certificate of Compliance; Request; Time for Issuance; Filing Requirements