Bill > H3483

This bill amends Chapter 111 of the General Laws to add a new section requiring landlords to install window guards in residential units where children under 10 years of age reside and the windows are higher than 6 feet off the ground, at no extra cost to the tenant. The bill specifies that window guards providing access to fire escapes must be removable and tenants should only remove them in emergencies like fires or hazardous material incidents. It also clarifies that a landlord's obligation to install these guards will not prevent a renter from leasing the unit, and any landlord who discriminates based on this requirement could face fines between $250 and $500.