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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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[SIMILAR MATTER FILED IN PREVIOUS SESSION
SEE HOUSE DOCKET, NO. 4979 OF 2023-2024.]

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts

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In the One Hundred and Ninety-Fourth General Court
(2025-2026)

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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.