Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 496 § 496-4
Inspection; standards for certification; order to correct deficiencies (Framingham Rental Units)
Operative Text
A. The Director of Public Health and/or their designee and employees shall inspect each rental unit to assure compliance with the Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, as set forth in the State Sanitary Code, and housing standards and regulations, as adopted by the Framingham Board of Health. B. The Director of Public Health and/or their designee shall issue a rental unit inspection certificate for each unit found to be in compliance or, if a rental unit fails to meet the minimum standards and other requirements set forth above, shall issue a housing inspection report and an order to correct deficiencies. Said order shall establish the date by which corrections must be completed and shall provide notice that proper permits must be obtained for any work done under the order. C. The owner of a unit for which an order to correct deficiencies has been issued may request reinspection at any time and shall pay a reinspection fee of $25. Upon completion of the required corrections and verification that proper permits have been obtained, a rental unit inspection certificate shall be issued.
Under Framingham, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 496 § 496-4, the Director of Public Health (or a designee) is authorized to inspect rental units for compliance with the State Sanitary Code's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, as well as local Board of Health standards. Units that pass receive a rental unit inspection certificate; units that fail receive a housing inspection report along with an order to correct deficiencies, which specifies a deadline for repairs and notes that permits are required for any work performed. Owners of units subject to a correction order may request a reinspection at any time by paying a $25 fee, and a certificate is issued once corrections are verified and proper permits are confirmed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 496 § 496-4, compliant property operators in Framingham generally maintain their rental units in accordance with the State Sanitary Code and local Board of Health standards so that units are ready for inspection. When an order to correct deficiencies is issued, operators typically address all identified issues by the deadline stated in the order, obtain the required permits for any repair work, and pay the $25 reinspection fee when requesting a follow-up inspection. Keeping documentation of completed repairs and permit approvals on hand supports a smooth path to receiving the rental unit inspection certificate.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 496 § 496-4 establishes that Framingham rental units must meet the State Sanitary Code's Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, and that the Director of Public Health has authority to inspect units and issue correction orders when those standards are not met. Tenants who believe their unit may not meet these standards can contact the Framingham Department of Public Health to inquire about the inspection process or the status of any existing inspection certificate or correction order for their unit. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid offices can help tenants understand what options may be available, including how an outstanding correction order or lack of a valid inspection certificate might be relevant in other housing 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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