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Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11 § 10-11.1

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Operative Text

Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11 § 10-11.1
The purpose of this Section is to promote the housing stability of Boston residents.
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Plain English

Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11 § 10-11.1 establishes the overarching goal of the city's rent regulation framework: promoting housing stability for Boston residents. This provision does not itself impose specific requirements or prohibitions, but instead sets the interpretive foundation for the rules that follow. When other provisions within ch. 10-11 are applied or disputed, this stated purpose can inform how those rules are understood.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11 § 10-11.1 signals that the entire ch. 10-11 framework is oriented toward preserving residential stability in Boston. Operators who understand this purpose are generally better positioned to interpret the intent behind the more specific requirements that follow in the chapter. Familiarity with this foundational provision can help property managers contextualize compliance obligations throughout the ordinance.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-11 § 10-11.1 declares that housing stability for Boston residents is the animating purpose of the city's rent regulation rules. Tenants can reference this purpose provision when seeking to understand how other sections of ch. 10-11 are meant to protect them. Tenant-rights organizations in Boston can help residents explore how this stated purpose connects to the specific protections found elsewhere in the chapter.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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