Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-25
Utilities to notify code enforcement division of termination of service
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Whenever there is a termination of gas service by the Brockton-Taunton Gas Company, of phone service by New England Telephone and Telegraph, or of electric service by Brockton Edison due to vacating of a dwelling unit by its occupant or occupants, such companies shall immediately supply a list of said units to the code enforcement division.
Under Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-25, when a tenant vacates a dwelling unit and gas, phone, or electric service is terminated as a result, the relevant utility companies are required to promptly report those units to the city's code enforcement division. The rule creates a direct reporting obligation running from the utilities to the municipality, not from landlords or tenants. This allows code enforcement to maintain awareness of vacant units across the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-25 establishes a channel through which the city's code enforcement division learns about newly vacated units via utility termination reports. Compliant property owners and managers are generally aware that code enforcement may become aware of a vacancy through this mechanism and keep their properties in compliance with applicable housing standards at all times. Staying current on any outstanding code violations before or after a unit turns over is consistent with responsible property management under this framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-25 creates a system in which utility terminations tied to a vacancy trigger a notification to the city's code enforcement division, meaning the city may become aware of conditions at a unit around the time it becomes vacant. Tenants who believe housing code violations exist at their unit may contact Brockton's code enforcement division directly to raise concerns or file a complaint. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can also help explain how this provision fits into the broader set of protections available to renters.
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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