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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to rent escrow court actions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends the fourth paragraph of Section 8A of Chapter 239 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. It requires that, if a trial date is continued for any reason in a rent escrow case, the court shall order the tenant or occupant to deposit with the court, the plaintiff's attorney, or another secure depository the amounts due for use and occupancy, calculated based on the fair market value of the premises, unless the court determines that such a requirement would cause undue hardship to the tenant or occupant. If the tenant or occupant fails to comply with the deposit order, the court shall schedule the matter for an immediate bench trial and make any other orders it deems appropriate.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Kate Campanale (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Bill Galvin (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Kate Hogan (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Robert Koczera (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
James Lyons (R),
James Miceli (D),
Mike Moore (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Alice Peisch (D),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Aaron Vega (D),
Dave Vieira (R),
Chris Walsh (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4721 (on 07/10/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H980 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H980.pdf |
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