Bill > H233

This bill proposes to amend Chapter 184 of the General Laws to establish a uniform method for calculating and reporting the gross square footage in residential and commercial real estate transactions within the commonwealth. Specifically, it mandates that the gross square footage calculation must include the total floor area of all levels, including basements and sub-basements, measured from the inside walls, regardless of any interior fire-resistant walls, floors, or ceilings. This change aims to improve fairness and consistency in how property sizes are reported during real estate sales.