Bill > H770

This bill clarifies the legal status of assisted living residences by amending Chapter 19D of the Massachusetts General Laws to explicitly state that such residences are not subject to typical landlord-tenant laws. Specifically, the bill exempts certified assisted living residences from Chapters 186 (which covers eviction and summary process) and 239 (which relates to summary process and summary judgment in real property cases), with one exception related to a specific provision in section nine (a)(18) of the chapter. The bill's legislative intent, as outlined in its whereas clauses, emphasizes that assisted living residences were created to provide comprehensive services to elderly populations and were never intended to function as traditional residential or commercial landlords. By making this legal clarification, the bill seeks to reinforce the unique nature of assisted living residences and their role in providing specialized care and support for elderly residents. The bill is set to become effective retroactively on January 15, 1995.

Health and Social Services

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H770