Cal. Civ. Code § 1
Repealed, 2008, 521, Sec. 5
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Repealed, 2008, 521, Sec. 5
The provision formerly located in Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186 was formally repealed by the Massachusetts Legislature through the 2008 Acts, Chapter 521, Section 5, meaning it no longer carries any legal force or effect. As of that repeal, the rule that once occupied this section ceased to govern landlord-tenant relationships in the Commonwealth. Any obligations, rights, or procedures it may have previously established are no longer operative under this citation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that the section referenced under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186, as repealed by 2008 Acts c. 521, Sec. 5, no longer imposes any requirements or confers any authority. Compliant operators generally review current, active provisions of Chapter 186 and related regulations to ensure their practices reflect the law as it stands today. Relying on this repealed section as a basis for any policy or practice would not reflect current Massachusetts law.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants should be aware that the provision under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186, repealed by 2008 Acts c. 521, Sec. 5, no longer provides any enforceable rights or protections. Because this section has no legal effect, any claim or defense based solely on it would not be grounded in current Massachusetts law. Tenants seeking guidance on their current rights under Chapter 186 may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the active provisions of the statute.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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