Bill > H1057

This bill aims to further regulate rent escrow in Massachusetts. It amends the state's banking and landlord-tenant laws to establish a new type of bank account that can only be accessed by the tenant and landlord together, or by court order. This account is designed to hold rent payments that a tenant withholds due to poor living conditions, as allowed under existing law. The bill also clarifies the requirements for a tenant to be able to withhold rent in these circumstances, such as providing proper notice to the landlord and depositing the withheld rent into the new escrow account. Overall, the bill seeks to provide more structure and oversight around the rent escrow process in Massachusetts.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H1057