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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
187th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to requiring the use of escrow accounts during rent disputes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, concerning rent disputes, amends Section 8A of Chapter 239 of the General Laws to require tenants or occupants seeking relief in court to deposit all rent due with the court clerk before their case can proceed, and it clarifies that the court "shall" require such deposits and payments to the landlord from these deposits, rather than "may," ensuring that rent is paid to the landlord during the dispute resolution process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Chris Walsh (D)*,
Michael Brady (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
John Fresolo (OTHER),
Thomas Kennedy (D),
Steven Levy (R),
John Scibak (D),
Benjamin Swan (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/H2274 |
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/187/H2274 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/PDF?billId=9029&generalCourtId=1 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/BillHtml/9029?generalCourtId=1 |
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