Massachusetts § 90 - Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory provisions
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 90 — Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory provisions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 90. Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory provisions
Section 90. Any provision in a contract to repair or remodel a dwelling whereby the contractor seeks by the use of any words whatsoever to preclude or exonerate himself from liability to the owner, tenant or any other person for any injury, loss or damage arising from any omission, fault, negligence or other misconduct on his part shall be printed in twelve point bold face type.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Massachusetts General Laws § 90 cover?
Section 90 ("Contract to repair or remodel dwelling; exculpatory 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.
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