Massachusetts S892 mandates window guards in residential rental properties for child safety.
Massachusetts S892 requires landlords to install and maintain window guards in residential rental properties upon tenant request, especially for families with children under 10. Landlords must provide annual notices about this right and cannot charge extra for window guards. The Department of Public Safety will set rules for design, installation, and maintenance of these guards. Landlords are prohibited from obstructing or interfering with the installation of window guards and must not charge additional fees or impose conditions for their installation.
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