Greenfield, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 136 § 136-8
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[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125 ] This chapter shall not apply to the official actions of City of Greenfield officers or employees or any members of boards or commissions of the City.
Section 136-8 of Greenfield, Massachusetts, Code of Bylaws Chapter 136 carves out an exemption from the chapter's requirements for official actions taken by City of Greenfield officers, employees, and members of city boards or commissions. This means that when these individuals act in their official governmental capacity, the rules set out in Chapter 136 do not govern their conduct. The exemption was added by amendment in April 2019 under Order No. FY 19-125.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 136-8 of Greenfield's Code of Bylaws Chapter 136, private property owners and managers do not benefit from the exemption that applies to city officials and employees acting in their official capacity. Compliant operators generally recognize that the protections and obligations of Chapter 136 apply to their activities as private parties, not to the governmental actors listed in this section. Understanding the scope of this carve-out helps landlords accurately assess which provisions of Chapter 136 govern their own conduct.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 136-8 clarifies that Chapter 136's protections and rules are not enforceable against official actions of City of Greenfield officers, employees, or board and commission members acting in their governmental roles. Tenants should be aware that this exemption is limited to those governmental actors and does not reduce the chapter's applicability to private landlords. Tenants who have questions about how this exemption may affect their situation can consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 136 for context.
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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