Clarksburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 95 § 95-1
Inspection of vacant properties (Clarksburg Rental Dwelling Units)
Operative Text
Whenever a rental dwelling unit becomes vacant, the owner, managing agent, or person in charge thereof shall have it inspected by the Board of Health, or its designee, prior to its being reoccupied, to determine whether or not it is in compliance with Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code, as amended, entitled "Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation." [1] [1] Editor's Note: See 105 CMR 410.00 .
Under Clarksburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 95 § 95-1, every time a rental dwelling unit becomes vacant, it must be inspected by the Board of Health (or its designee) before any new occupant moves in. The purpose of the inspection is to verify that the unit meets the minimum habitability standards set out in Chapter II of the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.00). This requirement applies regardless of the reason for the vacancy or the length of time the unit sat empty.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 95 § 95-1, compliant property owners and managing agents arrange a Board of Health inspection each time a rental unit becomes vacant, before allowing any new tenant to take occupancy. Operators generally coordinate scheduling with the Clarksburg Board of Health (or its authorized designee) promptly after a vacancy arises, so that any deficiencies identified under 105 CMR 410.00 can be corrected before re-rental. Keeping records of inspection requests, inspection reports, and any corrective work completed is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 95 § 95-1 establishes that a rental unit must pass a Board of Health inspection for compliance with the State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.00) before it can be reoccupied after a vacancy. Tenants moving into a unit in Clarksburg may wish to ask whether the required pre-occupancy inspection was completed and to request a copy of the inspection report. If there are concerns that this requirement was not followed, options can include contacting the Clarksburg Board of Health, consulting a local tenant-rights organization, or raising the issue as relevant context in any housing-related proceeding.
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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