To hold property owners accountable for recurring public nuisance

The bill requires property owners in Massachusetts to pay for police response costs if there are more than ten nuisance-related police calls to a single property within a year. The money collected will be used by the local municipality, and enforcement is up to the local police chief or authority.

Supporters of the bill might argue that it helps municipalities address chronic nuisance properties by holding owners financially accountable. This could encourage property owners to manage their properties better and reduce the burden on local law enforcement resources.

Critics might claim that this bill places an unfair financial burden on property owners, especially if they're unable to control the actions of tenants or visitors. They could argue that the bill might disproportionately affect owners of properties in high-crime areas, leading to potential displacement.