Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 242 § 242-4
Service of order (Dennis Housing)
Operative Text
A. Following condemnation and posting, an order, in writing, shall be served on the owner of said property or his authorized agent. The order shall: (1) Contain a list of violations. (2) Contain the length of time in which violations shall be corrected. (3) Suggest action which, if and when taken, will effect compliance with the regulations. (4) Inform the person to whom the order is directed of his right to a hearing, a request for which shall be in writing to the Board of Health within seven (7) days after the order was served. B. If a request for a hearing is not received in writing and on file within seven (7) days of the emergency condemnation, the right to a hearing is waived, and the Board of Health may seek legal action.
Under Dennis, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 242 § 242-4, once a property has been condemned and posted, the owner or their authorized agent must receive a written order detailing the specific violations found, the timeframe for correcting them, and suggested steps to achieve compliance. The order must also notify the recipient of their right to request a hearing before the Board of Health. That hearing request must be submitted in writing within seven days of the order being served, or the right to a hearing is forfeited and the Board of Health may pursue legal action.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 242 § 242-4, property owners or managers who receive a condemnation order should review it carefully, as it will specify the violations identified, the correction timeline, and suggested remediation steps. Operators who wish to contest the order generally ensure that a written hearing request reaches the Board of Health within the seven-day window stated in the provision. Maintaining clear records of when the order was received and when any written response was submitted is a practice consistent with compliance under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 242 § 242-4 governs the formal process that follows a property condemnation in Dennis, Massachusetts, and the written order it requires is a key document for anyone living in an affected unit. Tenants may want to obtain a copy of the condemnation order, which must list the specific violations and the correction timeline, to understand the scope of the housing issues identified. Tenant-rights organizations or legal aid services can help residents understand how a condemnation order and any related hearing proceedings under this provision may affect their housing situation.
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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