H 1933
An Act further protecting tenants
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act further protecting tenants, aims to strengthen protections for renters in Massachusetts, specifically focusing on rent withholding practices. It seeks to clarify and improve the process for tenants to recover wrongfully withheld rent and provide greater recourse against landlords who engage in improper withholding. The bill also addresses related issues to ensure fair and equitable treatment for renters.
Key provisions
- Clarifies the process for tenants to recover wrongfully withheld rent.
- Establishes guidelines for landlords regarding rent withholding.
- Addresses potential penalties for landlords who violate tenant rights.
- Requires landlords to provide tenants with written notice of rent withholding.
- Expands the definition of ‘rent’ to include other charges landlords may improperly withhold.
Who is affected
- Tenants
- Landlords
- Massachusetts Residents
Notable changes
- The bill introduces specific guidelines for rent withholding, aiming to prevent abusive practices.
- It strengthens tenant rights related to recovering wrongfully withheld rent.
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Primary sponsor
Edward R. Philips
Cosponsor
Edward R. Philips
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Bill H.1933 194th (Current)
An Act further protecting tenants
By Representative Philips of Sharon, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1933) of Edward R. Philips relative to rent withholdings. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Edward R. Philips
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.1933
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 10/10/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 10/21/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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