Boxford, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 58 § 58-1
Registration required (Boxford Boarding and Rooming Houses)
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All boarding or rooming houses or accessory apartments shall be registered annually by the owner during the month of January with the Town Clerk, including a list of occupants, as required by MGL c. 51, § 4 .
Under Boxford, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 58 § 58-1, owners of boarding houses, rooming houses, or accessory apartments in Boxford are required to register their properties with the Town Clerk every year during the month of January. Each registration must include a list of current occupants, as mandated by Massachusetts General Law c. 51, § 4. This is an annual recurring obligation tied to a specific calendar window, not a one-time requirement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 58 § 58-1 places a clear annual deadline on owners of boarding houses, rooming houses, and accessory apartments: registration with the Boxford Town Clerk must be completed during January of each year. Compliant operators generally maintain an up-to-date occupant list throughout the year so it is ready to submit when the January registration window opens. Keeping records of prior registrations can help demonstrate a consistent history of compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 58 § 58-1, tenants living in boarding houses, rooming houses, or accessory apartments in Boxford have an interest in knowing whether their residence is properly registered with the Town Clerk, as the law requires their names to appear on the occupant list submitted each January. If a property appears to be unregistered, tenants may contact the Boxford Town Clerk's office to inquire about compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can help explain what options may be available when a landlord has not met registration requirements.
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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