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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring notice to landlords relating to gas or electric shutoffs. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill requires gas and electric companies to provide notice to landlords of rental properties when a tenant is delinquent on their utility payments or when a tenant seeks to terminate service at the rental unit. Specifically, if the landlord notifies the utility company in writing that the property is a residential rental and provides their mailing address, the utility company must inform the landlord within 14 days if the tenant becomes past due on their utility charges. Additionally, the utility company must provide the landlord with 14 days' notice prior to terminating service if the tenant seeks to end their service agreement or if there is no active customer of record.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5276 (on 09/19/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1443 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1443.pdf |
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