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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 the just cause eviction of elderly lessees. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect elderly tenants (aged 75 and older) living in residential buildings with six or more units from being evicted without just cause in cities or towns that accept this provision. The bill outlines the specific conditions under which a landlord can evict an elderly tenant, such as failure to pay rent, violation of tenancy obligations, causing nuisance or damage, using the property illegally, or the landlord's own use or occupancy. The bill also requires landlords to provide 180 days' written notice and relocation assistance if they seek to recover the unit for their own use. Landlords who violate this law can be fined at least $5,000 for each violation, and the courts have jurisdiction to address any violations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (21)
Brian Ashe (D),
David Biele (D),
Michelle Ciccolo (D),
Nick Collins (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Edward Coppinger (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Kevin Honan (D),
Adrian Madaro (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Angelo Scaccia (D),
Chynah Tyler (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3373 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3373.pdf |
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