Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iii d2 § 42-89
Failure to comply with notice of violation; enforcement by courts (Fall River Art. III Div. 2: Administration)
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If the violation is not corrected within the period of time indicated on the notice of violation issued pursuant to this article, the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards shall be authorized to enforce compliance with the notice of violation in the courts of the commonwealth.
Under Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III D2 § 42-89, when a property owner fails to correct a housing violation within the deadline stated on an official notice of violation, the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards gains authority to pursue enforcement through the Massachusetts court system. The provision establishes a formal escalation path from administrative notice to judicial enforcement. It does not itself impose a specific penalty but enables the courts to compel compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ART. III D2 § 42-89, a compliant property owner or manager treats any notice of violation issued under this article as a firm deadline, not a suggestion. Operators generally document corrective actions taken and retain records showing that repairs or remediation were completed within the timeframe specified on the notice. Failing to act within that window opens the door to court-based enforcement initiated by the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ART. III D2 § 42-89 establishes that tenants living in properties with unresolved housing violations have a regulatory backstop: if a landlord does not correct a cited violation on time, the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards is empowered to take the matter to court. Tenants who believe a violation remains uncorrected past its deadline may contact the Division of Minimum Housing Standards to inquire about the status of enforcement. Tenant-rights organizations in the Fall River area can also help residents understand what options may be available when a notice of violation goes unaddressed.
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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