Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 46 § 8.46.4
Delivery by agents of Town (Brookline Communication of Tenants' Rights and Resources)
Operative Text
A. Whenever any individual agent of the Town participates in the delivery of a notice to quit or any other notice of an eviction-related proceeding to a tenant, they shall, on behalf of the Town, cause to be delivered a copy of the statement to the recipient of such notice, either in hand or by leaving a copy thereof at the recipient's last known and usual address and by first-class mail to the same address. The requirements of this section shall apply only to the delivery of the first such notice, by such agent of the Town, of any such proceeding. B. Brookline Constables shall be exempt from mandatory compliance with this provision.
Under Brookline, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 46 § 8.46.4, when a Town agent delivers a notice to quit or another eviction-related notice to a tenant, that agent must also deliver a copy of a specified statement to the recipient — either in person, by leaving it at the recipient's last known address, or by first-class mail to that same address. This requirement applies only to the first such notice delivered by a Town agent in any given proceeding. Brookline Constables are explicitly carved out and are not required to comply with this provision.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Brookline who use Town agents to serve eviction-related notices should be aware that § 8.46.4 places an affirmative obligation on those agents — not on the landlord directly — to accompany the first notice with a copy of the required statement. Compliant operators generally confirm that any Town agent they engage understands this delivery requirement before service is made. Notably, if a Brookline Constable is used for service, the constable is exempt from this particular requirement under the same section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.46.4 of Brookline's Code of Bylaws gives tenants the right to receive a copy of a specified statement alongside the first eviction-related notice delivered by a Town agent, whether handed directly or sent by first-class mail to their last known address. If a tenant believes this requirement was not followed, they may wish to document the circumstances of how the notice was delivered and consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Brookline housing law. Tenants can also explore whether a failure to comply with § 8.46.4 may be relevant to their situation by reaching out to local legal aid resources or the Brookline housing authority.
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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