Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 312 § 312-20
Maintenance (Framingham Lodging Houses)
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A. The building and all parts thereof shall be kept in good general repair and properly maintained. All exterior surfaces shall be kept painted where necessary for the purposes of preservation of structural elements or appearance. Interior walls and ceilings shall be periodically refinished in order to maintain such surfaces free from stains, marks or visible foreign matter. B. All outdoor areas not devoted to walks and drives or otherwise paved shall be landscaped and adequately maintained to prevent overgrowth of unsightly conditions. C. Outdoor walks, drives and exterior ways of egress shall be kept unobstructed, free of litter, and clean. Accumulation of ice and snow shall be removed from such areas, including required ways of egress, to provide safe walking surfaces. [Amended 4-30-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-025 ] D. The exterior front entrance will be provided with adequate illumination, and the property address number will be maintained in a clear visible location on or near the front entrance.
Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 312 § 312-20 establishes broad maintenance standards for residential buildings and their surrounding grounds. The rule requires that structures be kept in good repair, exterior surfaces painted as needed, and interior walls and ceilings periodically refinished to stay free of stains and visible foreign matter. Outdoor areas must be landscaped and free of overgrowth, walkways and egress routes kept clear of litter, ice, and snow, and the front entrance must be adequately lit with a visible address number.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 312 § 312-20, compliant property operators routinely inspect building exteriors and repaint surfaces before deterioration affects structural integrity or appearance. They schedule periodic interior refinishing of walls and ceilings, maintain landscaping to prevent unsightly overgrowth, and establish a snow and ice removal routine that keeps all required egress paths safely passable. Operators also verify that the front entrance is adequately illuminated and that the property address number remains clearly visible near that entrance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 312 § 312-20 gives tenants a basis to expect that their building's structure, interior surfaces, outdoor areas, walkways, and front entrance are properly maintained and safely accessible at all times. If conditions such as peeling paint, overgrown grounds, icy walkways, or a missing address number are present, tenants can document the issues and report them to the Framingham building or housing inspection department. Tenants may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how a landlord's failure to comply with § 312-20 could be raised in relevant proceedings.
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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