Bill > H1274

This bill modifies existing Massachusetts law regarding summary process, which is a legal procedure for evicting tenants. Specifically, it removes the phrase "for other than dwelling purposes" from Section 11A of Chapter 186, meaning that the provisions of this section will now apply to all types of property, not just those used for non-residential purposes. Additionally, the bill amends Section 12 of Chapter 186 to state that a landlord and tenant can agree in writing through a lease to deviate from certain provisions of that section, provided the lease complies with the chapter's requirements. Finally, it inserts references to Sections 11A and 12 of Chapter 186 into Section 9 of Chapter 239, which likely relates to the process of eviction or summary process itself, ensuring these modified sections are considered within that context.