Georgetown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 457 § 457-2
Statutory authority; repealer (Georgetown Rental Occupancy)
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A. The Board of Health, Town of Georgetown, Massachusetts, in accordance with and under the authority granted by MGL C. 111, § 31 , and the Sanitary Code, Article II, Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, hereby adopts the following regulation at a meeting of the Board of Health. B. All other regulations of the Board of Health inconsistent with these regulations are repealed as of January 1, 1985.
Georgetown, Massachusetts Code of Bylaws CH. 457 § 457-2 establishes the legal foundation for the town's housing habitability regulations, tracing authority to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 111, Section 31 and the state Sanitary Code's minimum fitness standards. It also formally repealed any prior Board of Health rules that conflicted with these regulations, effective January 1, 1985. The provision itself does not impose specific duties but sets the framework under which the Board of Health's housing standards operate.
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CH. 457 § 457-2 signals that Georgetown's housing regulations carry the full weight of state statutory authority under MGL C. 111, § 31 and the Sanitary Code's minimum habitability standards. Operators managing rental properties in Georgetown generally ensure their practices align with this framework, understanding that the Board of Health's authority to enforce habitability requirements is grounded in state law. Awareness of this statutory foundation helps property managers understand why compliance with Georgetown's housing code is not merely a local preference but a state-backed obligation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 457 § 457-2, Georgetown's housing habitability rules are backed by Massachusetts state law, specifically MGL C. 111, § 31 and the Sanitary Code's minimum standards for human habitation. This means tenants have access to a state-supported regulatory framework when conditions in a rental unit fall below minimum fitness standards. Tenants who believe their housing does not meet these standards may consider contacting the Georgetown Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint and enforcement processes.
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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