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 February 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 terms of data reporting, the bill includes new legal language that directs the Trial Court to explore methods for streamlining data compilation while ensuring accuracy in reporting. Specific figures are provided for various metrics, such as the number of summary process cases filed in different court jurisdictions, the number of stays requested and granted, and the average length of continuances and stays. The report emphasizes the importance of these statistics in understanding the impact of rental protections and the effectiveness of the judicial process in handling eviction cases.