On Thursday, April 16, 2020, the Massachusetts legislature passed bill H.4647which once enacted will put a temporary moratorium on evictions and foreclosures in Massachusetts in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) declaration of emergency. This legislation has been pending for over a monthand will provide some relief for renters and homeowners alike who are suffering financial strain as a result of the ongoing pandemic. It is anticipated that the Governor will sign the bill into law shortly and that it will take effect upon his signature. MORE.
- April 17, 2020
