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Boston considers new action for those who can't pay rent

Credit: WCVB
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Boston considers new action for those who can't pay rent
Boston considers new action for those who can't pay rent

Boston is considering a new plan that would help residents who can't afford to stay in their homes.

JENNIFER EAGAN, WCVB NEWSCENTER5.ANTOINETTE: TODAY BOSTON WILLCONSIDER NEW ACTION TO HELPTHOSE IN DANGER OF LOSING THEIRHOMES.WITH THE STATE MORATORIUM LIFTEDON EVICTION’S LIFTED, BOSTON’SCITY COUNCIL WILL TAKE UP A PLANPROPOSED BY MAYOR WALSH TO HELPpHOMES IF THEY CANNOT AFFORD TOPAY THEIR RENT.THAT PLAN WOULD REQUIRE PROPERTYOWNERS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ONTENANTS RIGHTS AND RESOURCES IFTHEY BEGIN THE EVICTION PROCESS.AN AMENDMENT WAS ALSO ADDED TOALLOW THE CITY TO USE FINESCOLLECTED FOR NONCOMPLIANCE FORRENT RELIEF.IT IS UNCLEA

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