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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, landlords and security deposits. Housing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 15B of Chapter 186 of the Massachusetts General Laws to make changes to the requirements for landlords regarding advance rent payments and security deposits. The key provisions include: (1) requiring landlords to provide a receipt and information to tenants when receiving advance rent for the last month of a tenancy; (2) requiring landlords to pay interest on security deposits held for over one year, and to provide that interest to tenants upon request; and (3) establishing penalties for landlords who fail to comply with the law's requirements, such as forfeiting the right to retain any portion of a security deposit. The bill aims to provide greater protections and transparency for tenants regarding advanced rent payments and security deposits.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (16)
Jay Barrows (R),
Kate Campanale (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Peter Durant (R),
Kim Ferguson (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Bradford Hill (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
James Lyons (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Brian Murray (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Jon Zlotnik (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4744 (on 07/12/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H649 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H649.pdf |
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