Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 200 § 200-3
New listings (Haverhill Rental Permits)
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[Added 2-18-1992 by Doc. 33 ] The Board of Health shall be responsible to inquire of all the public utilities, namely, the gas, electric, telephone and the Haverhill Water Department, to determine all persons requesting new listings and service of the respective utilities. This duty shall be exercised daily by the Board of Health. The public utilities mentioned herein shall be duty-bound to provide this information forthwith.
Under Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 200 § 200-3, the local Board of Health is required to contact gas, electric, telephone, and water utilities every day to identify anyone who has requested new service connections or listings. The utilities, in turn, are obligated to share that information promptly. This creates a daily monitoring loop between the Board of Health and public utilities to track new occupancy activity in the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 200 § 200-3 establishes a system through which the Board of Health learns about new utility service requests on a daily basis. Property owners and managers who set up new utility accounts for a rental unit or a new tenant can expect that information to flow to the Board of Health as a matter of routine. Compliant operators generally ensure that any new rental unit is properly registered and meets applicable housing standards before or at the time utilities are activated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Haverhill, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 200 § 200-3 means that when a new tenant requests utility service, the Board of Health is notified through its daily inquiry process. This mechanism helps the city identify newly occupied units and can prompt inspections or follow-up regarding housing conditions. Tenants who have concerns about housing conditions in a newly occupied unit may consider reaching out to the Haverhill Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand what options are available.
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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