Bill > H467

This bill modifies Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 186, Section 22, which governs water rates for tenants in submetered rental properties. Specifically, the bill requires that when a landlord bills tenants for water consumption, the individual tenant's charges shall be calculated by multiplying their total water usage by the specific municipal rate applicable to their submetered unit. Additionally, the bill stipulates that landlords will be responsible for any additional water costs arising from increased municipal rates due to the total water usage of the entire premises. In practical terms, this means tenants will be charged more precisely based on their actual water consumption, and landlords will bear the financial risk of higher municipal water rates that might result from the overall property's total water usage. The goal appears to be creating a more equitable and transparent water billing system for rental properties with multiple units.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H467