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MA S2474

MA S2474
Protecting consumer rights in purchasing safe and habitable homes

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Introduced
10/19/2023
In Committee
10/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislationfor legislation to provide for a right to home inspections for buyers, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2474).

AI Summary

This bill provides for a right to home inspections for buyers of residential structures or condominium units. It requires sellers to allow prospective buyers to have the property inspected by a licensed home inspector within 10 days (or a longer period agreed upon in writing) of the seller's acceptance of the buyer's offer, unless the sale is at an auction or the buyer is a close relative of the seller. The bill prohibits sellers from conditioning acceptance of an offer on the buyer waiving or limiting their right to an inspection. If the buyer is unsatisfied with the inspection results, they can terminate the agreement within 10 days (or the agreed-upon period) of the seller's acceptance. Sellers who fail to comply are liable for damages and subject to civil penalties.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (38)

Jim Arciero (D),  Jenny Armini (D),  Brian Ashe (D),  Gerry Cassidy (D),  Tackey Chan (D),  Jo Comerford (D),  John Cronin (D),  Mark Cusack (D),  David DeCoste (R),  Sal DiDomenico (D),  Carol Doherty (D),  Dan Donahue (D),  William Driscoll Jr. (D),  Michelle DuBois (D),  Jamie Eldridge (D),  Michael Finn (D),  Chris Flanagan (D),  Paul Frost (R),  Carlos González (D),  Jim Hawkins (D),  Pat Jehlen (D),  Jason Lewis (D),  Adrian Madaro (D),  Joe McGonagle (D),  Paul McMurtry (D),  Mike Moore (D),  Brian Murray (D),  Tram Nguyen (D),  Patrick O'Connor (R),  Steve Owens (D),  Angelo Puppolo (D),  Becca Rausch (D),  Dave Robertson (D),  John Rogers (D),  Walter Timilty (D),  Tommy Vitolo (D),  Tom Walsh (D),  Jon Zlotnik (D), 

Other Sponsors (1)

Joint Committee on Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure (Joint)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 12/31/2024)
(2 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2474
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S2474.pdf
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