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MA H1319

Requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to notices of delinquent charges to the owners of rental dwellings. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill amends Section 124 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws to require gas or electric companies to provide notice of delinquent charges to the owner of a rental dwelling unit if the owner has notified the company in writing that the property is a residential rental property, requested to be notified of a tenant's delinquency, and provided a complete and accurate mailing address. The gas or electric company must serve this notice to the owner within 14 days of the date the tenant's charges became past due.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5089 (on 11/04/2020)

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