Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 200 § 200-1
Inspection of premises; permit required (Haverhill Rental Permits)
Operative Text
Whenever a rented dwelling unit, apartment or tenement becomes vacant, or within 10 days before the expiration date of the anticipated vacancy and prior to its being reoccupied, the owner, managing agent or person in possession thereof shall have it inspected by the Board of Health to determine whether or not it conforms to the General Laws of the Commonwealth, more particularly, "The Sanitary Code, Article II, Minimum Standard of Fitness for Health under Human Habitation," adopted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and local ordinances insofar as applicable to the foregoing, and provided that, prior to its being reoccupied, the landlord, managing agent or person in possession thereof shall secure from the Board of Health for the City of Haverhill a rental permit.
Under Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 200 § 200-1, every time a rental dwelling unit, apartment, or tenement becomes vacant, the property must be inspected by the Haverhill Board of Health before a new occupant moves in. The inspection is meant to verify that the unit meets state sanitary code standards and applicable local ordinances. A rental permit issued by the Board of Health must be obtained before the unit can be reoccupied.
Plain English — not legal advice.
CH. 200 § 200-1 requires property owners and managing agents to schedule a Board of Health inspection each time a rental unit becomes vacant — or up to 10 days before the anticipated vacancy ends. Compliant operators obtain a rental permit from the Haverhill Board of Health before allowing any new tenant to move in. Keeping records of each inspection and permit issuance helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with this requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 200 § 200-1, a landlord is required to have a unit inspected and to hold a valid rental permit from the Haverhill Board of Health before you move in. If you have reason to believe a unit was reoccupied without a required inspection or permit, you may contact the Haverhill Board of Health to inquire about the unit's permit status. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Haverhill housing rules can help explain what options may be available when this provision has not been followed.
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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