Massachusetts S1012 mandates window guards in residential rental properties to prevent child falls.
Massachusetts S1012 requires landlords to install and maintain window guards in residential rental properties upon tenant request, especially if the tenant has a child under ten years old. The Department of Public Safety will establish rules for the design, installation, inspection, and maintenance of these guards. Landlords must inform tenants of their right to have window guards installed at the start of the lease and annually thereafter. The bill prohibits landlords from charging extra for window guards or discriminating against tenants who request them.
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