MA S948

Bill

MA S948

Promoting rental housing stability

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
01/23/2017

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to promote rental housing stability. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote rental housing stability in Massachusetts. It amends existing laws to allow landlords to bring emergency actions to recover possession of residential properties if significant damage is occurring or likely to result from continued tenant occupancy. The bill also modifies the conditions under which tenants can withhold rent due to issues with the property, such as requiring timely rent deposit and tenant cooperation with repairs. Additionally, it mandates that withheld rent be released to the landlord within 21 days of a local health board certifying that the issue has been resolved.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Ryan Fattman (R), Richard Ross (R), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S948

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S948
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S948.pdf

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
H2236	To ensure minimum fair wages and employment stability for adjunct faculty	Accompanied a new draft, see H4153	Similar To
H783	To improve permanency and placement stability	No further action taken	Similar To
S2313	Order relative to authorizing the joint committee on the Judiciary to make an investigation and study of certain current Senate documents relative to issues before the joint committee on the Judiciary	Discharged to the committee on Senate Rules	Replaced by

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