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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to relief in a tenant counterclaim. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill amends the second paragraph of Section 8A of Chapter 239 of the General Laws, which relates to capital relief in a tenant counterclaim. The bill requires tenants or occupants to file a true copy of a bank statement evidencing the deposit of all withheld rents as such rent became due when filing a counterclaim or claim of defense. Additionally, the bill allows any owner, tenant, or occupant to request an order requiring the funds identified in the bank statement filed with the court to be maintained in escrow on such terms as the court deems equitable.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5089 (on 11/04/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1259 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1259.pdf |
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