Massachusetts General Laws > Part I > Title VII > Chapter 40P Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 40P – The Massachusetts Rent Control Prohibition Act Current as of: 2024 | Check for updates | Other versions § 1 Title § 2 Purpose § 3 Definition of rent control § 4 General prohibition; exception § 5 Preemption Ask a landlord/tenant law question, get an answer ASAP!Thousands of highly rated, verified landlord/tenant lawyers. Evictions, ejectment actions, unlawful detainers and more. Click here to chat with a lawyer about your rights. Ask a question, get an answer ASAP!