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Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-27

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Operative Text

Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-27
The appeal procedure from any decision of the code enforcement division made pursuant to this division shall be the same as set out in Article II of the state sanitary code.
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Plain English

Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-27 establishes that when the city's code enforcement division issues a decision under this division, the process for challenging that decision follows the appeal procedure already defined in Article II of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. This means the local ordinance does not create a separate or unique appeals track — it incorporates the state-level framework by reference. The effect is that anyone affected by a code enforcement decision has a defined, existing pathway to contest it.

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For Property Managers

Under Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-27, property owners and managers who receive an adverse decision from the city's code enforcement division would look to the appeal procedures outlined in Article II of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code to understand the process for contesting that decision. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with those state-level procedural requirements — including applicable timelines and filing steps — so they are prepared if a decision needs to be challenged. Keeping records of all code enforcement communications is a common practice that supports any appeal process.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Brockton Code of Ordinances ch. 4, art. II § 4-27 means that if the code enforcement division issues a decision that affects your housing conditions, the avenue for appealing that decision is governed by Article II of the Massachusetts State Sanitary Code. Tenants have the right to understand and invoke this appeal process, and tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can help explain what that state-level procedure involves. Reviewing the State Sanitary Code's appeal provisions directly, or consulting a local tenant advocacy group, are general ways to learn more about available options.

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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