Massachusetts H1883 amends housing laws to prevent recovery of possession until a final decision on withheld rent is made.
Massachusetts H1883 amends the state's housing laws to ensure no recovery of possession can occur until the court makes a final decision on the merits of the case involving withheld rent. If a tenant fails to comply with a rent escrow order, the court must schedule a bench trial on the earliest available date and may order the tenant to make deposits for the fair market value of the premises. This change aims to promote housing stability by preventing landlords from evicting tenants without a final court ruling on withheld rent.
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