Everett, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iii habitation § 10-28
Inspection Deadline After Notification (Everett Art. III Certificate of Habitability)
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The Health Department of the City of Everett must respond within ten (10) business days of the notification. If such inspection has not been made within ten (10) business days, the owner may rent the apartment.
Under Everett, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III HABITATION § 10-28, the City of Everett's Health Department is required to conduct a housing inspection within ten business days after receiving notification. If the department fails to complete the inspection within that ten-business-day window, the law permits the property owner to proceed with renting the unit. This provision sets a firm deadline on the government's side of the inspection process, balancing tenant safety interests with the owner's ability to put a unit into use.
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Under § 10-28, property owners in Everett should keep clear records of when they submitted notification to the Health Department, as the ten-business-day clock begins at that point. If the Health Department has not conducted its inspection by the end of that period, compliant operators typically document the lapsed deadline before proceeding to rent the unit. Maintaining dated correspondence and logs of any communications with the Health Department can help demonstrate that the notification requirement was properly fulfilled.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-28 establishes that the Everett Health Department has a ten-business-day deadline to inspect a unit after notification is given, which is intended to ensure timely oversight of housing conditions before occupancy. Tenants who have concerns about whether an inspection was properly conducted or whether the notification process was followed can contact the Everett Health Department directly to inquire about inspection records. Tenant-rights organizations in Massachusetts can also help residents understand what recourse may be available if they believe the inspection process was not properly observed.
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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