Bill > H654

This bill amends the second paragraph of Section 8A of Chapter 239 of the General Laws in Massachusetts. The key provisions are: (1) requiring a tenant or occupant filing a counterclaim or defense under this section to provide a true copy of a bank statement evidencing the deposit of all withheld rents as such rent became due, and (2) allowing any owner, tenant, or occupant to request an order requiring the funds identified in the bank statement to be maintained in escrow on terms deemed equitable by the court. This bill aims to provide capital relief in a counterclaim situation related to housing and tenant-landlord issues.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H654