Massachusetts H2676 mandates landlords to install window guards in residential units with windows over 6 feet high if children under 10 reside there.
Massachusetts H2676 requires landlords to install window guards in residential units with windows higher than 6 feet off the ground when tenants have children under 10 years old. The landlord must install these guards at no cost to the tenant, provided the tenant documents the children's presence. If the windows provide access to fire escapes, the guards must be removable. Tenants can only remove the guards in emergencies, such as fires or hazardous material situations. Landlords cannot discriminate against tenants for requesting these guards, and any such discrimination is subject to fines.
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