Cal. Civ. Code § 2
Repealed, 2012, 140, Sec. 2
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Repealed, 2012, 140, Sec. 2
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186 § 2 was formally repealed by the Massachusetts Legislature in 2012 through Chapter 140, Section 2. As a result of that repeal, the provision no longer carries any legal force or effect under Massachusetts law. Any rules or requirements that once existed under this section ceased to apply upon the repeal's enactment.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Because Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186 § 2 was repealed in 2012 under Chapter 140, Section 2, property owners and managers should be aware that this section no longer imposes any obligations or confers any rights. Compliant operators generally verify that their practices are governed by the current, active provisions of Chapter 186 rather than relying on this repealed section. Reviewing the remaining in-force sections of c. 186 is the standard approach to understanding Massachusetts landlord-tenant obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 186 § 2 was repealed in 2012 by Chapter 140, Section 2, meaning it no longer provides any tenant protections or rights that can be invoked. Tenants researching their rights under Chapter 186 should focus on the sections that remain in effect, as this provision cannot serve as the basis for a complaint or defense. Tenant-rights organizations and local rent boards can help identify which active provisions of Massachusetts law may apply to a given housing situation.
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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