Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 46 § 8.46.5
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This by-law shall take effect 120 days following approval by the Office of the Attorney General, but no earlier than August 1, 2026.
Section 8.46.5 of Brookline's Code of Bylaws establishes when the rent regulation by-law officially becomes operative. The by-law does not take effect until 120 days after the Office of the Attorney General approves it, and in no event before August 1, 2026. This dual condition means both the approval and the calendar date must be satisfied before the law's requirements apply.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Brookline should be aware that the obligations created by this by-law, as governed by § 8.46.5, do not begin until the later of 120 days post-Attorney General approval or August 1, 2026. Compliant operators generally track the official approval date and count forward 120 days to determine when compliance obligations begin. Monitoring announcements from the Town of Brookline and the Office of the Attorney General can help operators identify the precise effective date.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.46.5 makes clear that the protections established by Brookline's rent regulation by-law are not yet in force until both the Attorney General's approval has been granted and 120 days have elapsed, with August 1, 2026 as the earliest possible start date. Tenants should be aware that rights created by this by-law cannot be invoked before that effective date has been reached. Local tenant-rights organizations in Brookline can help residents understand when the by-law becomes enforceable and what protections will then be available.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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