Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.2
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For the purpose of this Section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. CAMPUS. Any real property owned by a school. CITY. The City of Boston. DIRECTORY. The compilation of names, addresses, telephone numbers, statuses and expected graduation dates gathered by a school in compliance with these Sections. SCHOOL. Any post-secondary educational institution that provides individuals with a degree or certification upon completion of a curriculum. STUDENT. Any person who is enrolled at a school, whether full-time or part-time.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.2 establishes the specific meanings of key terms used throughout the broader regulatory scheme in Chapter 10-10. It defines entities such as schools (post-secondary institutions granting degrees or certifications), students (any enrolled individual, full- or part-time), and a 'Directory' as the compiled record of student information schools must gather. These definitions set the boundaries of who and what falls under the chapter's requirements, ensuring consistent interpretation across all related provisions.
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Property owners and managers operating near or within areas covered by Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.2 should be aware that the term 'school' applies specifically to post-secondary degree- or certification-granting institutions, and 'student' includes both full- and part-time enrollees. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with these definitions to understand whether their properties and tenants fall within the scope of the broader Chapter 10-10 framework. Understanding the defined term 'Directory' is also relevant, as it describes the compiled student information that schools are required to maintain under this regulatory scheme.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are enrolled at a post-secondary institution in Boston—whether full-time or part-time—you may qualify as a 'student' under Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.2, which could bring you within the protections or requirements of the broader Chapter 10-10 framework. Tenants who believe these definitions apply to their housing situation can review the full chapter to understand what rights or obligations may follow from that status. Tenant-rights organizations in Boston can help clarify how these definitions interact with other provisions in the chapter.
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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