Cal. Civ. Code § 10
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Section 10. For the purposes of sections 3 and 4, housing that qualified as publicly-assisted housing as of the effective date of this chapter shall be subject to this chapter for 4 years after the date of the last event or occurrence that constituted a termination; provided, however, that the termination occurred subsequent to the effective date of this chapter.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 10 establishes a transitional applicability rule for housing that already held publicly-assisted status when Chapter 40T took effect. Such housing remains subject to the chapter's protections under Sections 3 and 4 for a period of four years following the final act or event that constituted a termination of that status—but only if that termination happened after the chapter's effective date. In effect, the rule extends the chapter's reach beyond the moment of termination, creating a defined window during which the housing continues to be governed by the chapter's requirements.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators and owners of housing that was publicly-assisted at the time Chapter 40T became effective should be aware that, under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 10, their obligations under Sections 3 and 4 do not automatically end the moment publicly-assisted status terminates. Compliant operators generally track the date of the last termination event and account for the full four-year period during which the chapter's requirements continue to apply. Maintaining clear records of when termination-triggering events occurred helps demonstrate ongoing compliance throughout that extended window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 10, residents of housing that was publicly-assisted when Chapter 40T took effect may retain protections under Sections 3 and 4 for up to four years after the termination of that status, provided the termination occurred after the chapter's effective date. Tenants who believe a landlord is failing to honor those continuing obligations may have grounds to raise a violation as a defense in relevant proceedings or to file a complaint with an appropriate state or local housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Chapter 40T can help residents understand whether this provision applies to their 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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