Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 46 § 8.46.2
Statement of Tenants' Rights and Resources (Brookline Communication of Tenants' Rights and Resources)
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The Select Board, through the Office of Housing Stability and/or such other body as the Select Board may from time to time designate, shall create — and no later than August 1 of each year, if necessary, update — a Statement of Tenants' Rights and Resources, such statement to include, inter alia, and at the discretion of the Select Board: A. A description of tenants' rights under Massachusetts General Law and Town by-law, descriptions of tenant protections, eviction processes, and the rights of tenants to safe and habitable housing. B. Information on (a) potential sources of financial assistance, (b) housing stability programs, and (c) emergency resources, available to tenants through the Town, local nonprofits and service providers, and state agencies. C. Information on obtaining legal and inspectional assistance related to housing issues.
Section 8.46.2 of Brookline's Code of Bylaws requires the Select Board, acting through the Office of Housing Stability or another designated body, to produce and maintain a Statement of Tenants' Rights and Resources. This document must be reviewed and updated by August 1 each year if changes are needed. The statement is designed to cover tenant rights under state and local law, available financial and emergency assistance, eviction processes, habitability protections, and how to access legal or inspectional help.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 8 46 § 8.46.2, the Town of Brookline — not individual landlords — bears the obligation to produce and update the Statement of Tenants' Rights and Resources. Property owners and managers operating in Brookline should be aware that this document exists and is updated annually, as tenants may reference it when questions arise about their rights, eviction procedures, or habitability standards. Familiarity with the statement can help operators understand the informational baseline tenants in Brookline are expected to have access to.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 8 46 § 8.46.2 entitles Brookline tenants to access a regularly updated Statement of Tenants' Rights and Resources, produced by the Office of Housing Stability, covering topics such as eviction processes, habitability rights, financial assistance, and how to obtain legal or inspectional help. Tenants can seek out this statement through the Town of Brookline's Office of Housing Stability to learn about protections available under both Massachusetts General Law and local by-law. If housing issues arise, the statement can point toward local nonprofits, state agencies, and inspectional services as potential avenues for support.
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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