The 2024 Massachusetts Eviction Sealing Law
Massachusetts' rental market is changing. On August 6, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act into law, effective May 5, 2025. This allows tenants to seal eviction records, a move hailed as a "second chance" by some, but one with significant implications for landlords, renters, and screening companies. This article examines the challenges this law presents, including increased risks for landlords, reduced transparency, potential for abuse, and how tenant screening is adapting to this new landscape.
