Massachusetts § 23D - Community residences for persons with disabilities; restrictive provisions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 23D — Community residences for persons with disabilities; restrictive provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23D. Community residences for persons with disabilities; restrictive provisions
Section 23D. Any restriction, reservation, condition, exception, or covenant in any subdivision plan, deed or other instrument of or pertaining to the transfer, sale, lease or use of property which would permit residential use of property but would prohibit a community residence for disabled persons shall, to the extent of such prohibition, be void.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 23D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 23D cover?
Section 23D ("Community residences for persons with disabilities; restrictive provisions") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 23D?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 23D apply to my situation?
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