Bill > H1561

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law to require gas and electric companies to provide specific notices to landlords when tenants are delinquent in utility payments or are seeking to terminate utility services. Under the new provision, if a landlord notifies a utility company in writing that a property is a residential rental unit and provides a complete mailing address, the utility must send the landlord notice of the tenant's delinquent charges within 14 days of the charges becoming past due. Similarly, if a tenant is planning to terminate their service agreement or there is no customer of record for the utility, the company must notify the landlord 14 days before any scheduled service termination. This legislation aims to give landlords more timely information about utility payment issues and potential service disruptions in their rental properties, helping them to more effectively manage their rental units and potential financial risks associated with utility non-payment.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1561