H1970
An Act relative to transfer of actions to the housing court
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to transfer certain housing-related legal actions, such as eviction proceedings and landlord-tenant disputes, to the housing court system in Massachusetts. Currently, these cases are often handled in the general court system. By moving these cases to the housing court, the bill aims to streamline the process, provide specialized expertise, and improve access to justice for both landlords and tenants. The goal is to create a more efficient and focused system for resolving housing-related legal issues.
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Primary sponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
Cosponsor
Jeffrey N. Roy
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