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Introduced
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Passed
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Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to require that tenants or occupants deposit with court clerks rents due prior to final disposition of cases. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning rent escrow, proposes to amend existing Massachusetts General Laws, specifically Section 8A of Chapter 239. The key change is the addition of a new requirement for tenants or occupants involved in legal actions related to their housing. Specifically, before a court case is fully resolved (final disposition), the tenant or occupant must deposit all rent that is currently owed with the court clerk. This provision aims to ensure that rent is paid while legal disputes are being settled.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Tom Stanley (D)*,
Paul Adams (R),
John Fresolo (OTHER),
Robert Hedlund (R),
Steven Levy (R),
Cleon Turner (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4364 (on 07/31/2012)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.malegislature.gov/Bills/187/House/H514 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H514 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=10836&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/10836?generalCourtId=1 |
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