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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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PRESENTED BY:
Edward R. Philips
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To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in General
Court assembled:
The undersigned legislators and/or citizens respectfully petition for the adoption of the accompanying bill:
An Act further protecting tenants.
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PETITION OF:
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Edward R. Philips | 8th Norfolk | 3/12/2024 |
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By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (subject to Joint Rule 12) of Edward R. Philips relative to rent withholdings. The Judiciary. |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Third General Court
(2023-2024)
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An Act further protecting tenants.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 8A of Chapter 239 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting before the first paragraph the following:-
Section 8A(a). As used in this section and in Chapter 239, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings:
"Tenant,” a person who holds possession of a premises in exchange for consideration given to an owner;
"Subtenant," a person who holds possession of a premises in exchange for consideration given to a Tenant or other Subtenant;
"Consideration," money or services whether pursuant to a written or verbal agreement or domestic relationship.