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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
For legislation to protect tenants and prevent vacancies in foreclosed homes. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to protect tenants and prevent vacancies in foreclosed homes. It amends the existing law to redefine key terms like "Fair Market Rent" and "Tenant," and requires foreclosure sale purchasers to notify tenants of the amount of rent they must pay and to whom it should be paid. The bill also imposes penalties on foreclosure sale purchasers who illegally evict tenants in violation of the law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Brian Ashe (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Daniel Cullinane (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Jim O'Day (D),
Smitty Pignatelli (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Jeffrey Sánchez (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H956 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H956.pdf |
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