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House 1259 - Petition of Bradley H. Jones, Jr., and others relative to the withholding of rents and the establishment of rent escrow accounts by tenants for code violations by landlords.

Bill Status

  • Session: 185th General Court
  • Bill Status: 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4626

Sponsor:

  • Bradley H. Jones, Jr.

All Bill Actions

  • 01/11/07 H Referred to the committee on Housing
  • 01/11/07 S Senate concurred
  • Public Hearing date Jun 5 am at 10:00 in Room B-2
  • 04/01/08 H Accompanied a study order, see H4626

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