The bill outlines the requirements for a monthly report to be submitted to various legislative committees regarding the implementation of Permanent Rental Protections under Chapter 239, Section 15 of the General Laws. This report will provide detailed statistics on eviction filings, actions, and dispositions from January 2024 through January 2025. Key metrics include the number of summary process cases filed, default judgments entered, executions for possession orders granted, and the number of continuances and stays issued due to pending applications for short-term emergency rental assistance. The report also aims to track the participation of landlords and tenants in pre-trial mediation and the provision of legal representation.
In addition to the reporting requirements, the bill includes specific insertions and deletions to update the data presented in the report. For instance, the number of summary process cases filed in various court jurisdictions has been updated, with new figures reflecting a total of 3,573 cases in the Boston Municipal Court and 3,579 in the District Court. The report also highlights changes in the number of default judgments and executions issued, as well as the average length of continuances and stays granted. Overall, the bill seeks to enhance transparency and accountability in the eviction process while providing essential data to support compliance with the Permanent Rental Protections legislation.