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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.010

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Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.010
This Chapter is enacted pursuant to the power conferred by the Commonwealth on the City Council of the City of Cambridge by Chapter 413 of the Acts of 1991, as amended.
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Plain English

Cambridge Code of Ordinances ch. 14.04 § 14.04.010 establishes the legal foundation for the city's rent regulation framework by tracing its authority to a specific grant of power from the Massachusetts state legislature—Chapter 413 of the Acts of 1991, as amended. This provision does not itself impose any requirements or restrictions; rather, it identifies the source that empowers the Cambridge City Council to enact rent regulations at all. The entire chapter that follows rests on this state-level authorization.

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For Property Managers

For property owners and managers operating under Cambridge's rent regulations, § 14.04.010 confirms that the rules governing their properties derive from a state legislative grant, not solely from local initiative. Understanding this authority provision helps operators recognize that the Cambridge City Council acted within a defined scope of power when establishing the regulations in ch. 14.04. Compliance with the chapter as a whole is grounded in this state-conferred legitimacy.

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

For Tenants

Section 14.04.010 of the Cambridge Code of Ordinances signals to tenants that the city's rent regulation protections are backed by state-level authority under Chapter 413 of the Acts of 1991, as amended, giving the overall framework a firm legal footing. Tenants who believe their rights under ch. 14.04 have been violated may explore options such as raising the violation as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with the Cambridge Rent Control Board if applicable, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance. Knowing the authority behind the chapter can be useful context when navigating any dispute or inquiry related to Cambridge rent regulations.

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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