Lawrence

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (64)

Code Compilations

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.12

Lawrence, Mass., Ord. ch. 8.12

Lawrence Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.12 — Lead Paint Removal

Local lead-paint removal requirements for residential rental units; supplements G.L. c.111 §§190–199A.

Official source: www.cityoflawrence.com

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.20

Lawrence, Mass., Ord. ch. 8.20

Lawrence Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.20 — Building and Property Maintenance Code

Local adoption and enforcement of property maintenance standards; habitability floor for residential rental units in Lawrence.

Official source: www.cityoflawrence.com

Lawrence Ord. Ch.15.12

Lawrence, Mass., Ord. ch. 15.12

Lawrence Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.12 — Housing Code

Lawrence Housing Code: the primary local habitability standards covering light, ventilation, heating, plumbing, and occupancy standards for residential rentals.

Official source: www.cityoflawrence.com

Lawrence Ord. Ch.15.14

Lawrence, Mass., Ord. ch. 15.14

Lawrence Code of Ordinances Chapter 15.14 — Rental Unit Inspection

Periodic inspection program for residential rental units in Lawrence; registration and annual inspection requirements.

Official source: www.cityoflawrence.com

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.29

Lawrence, Mass., Ord. ch. 8.29

Lawrence Code of Ordinances Chapter 8.29 — Eviction and Foreclosure Moratorium Due to COVID-19

A COVID-19 emergency eviction/foreclosure moratorium likely lapsed since enactment; not yet ingested pending confirmation of current legal effect.

Official source: www.cityoflawrence.com

Lawrence

Municipal housing and tenant protection ordinances

Rules (64)

Definitions

Compliance with chapter required

Exclusions

Administration and enforcement generally

Inspection of units—Certificate of compliance

Certificate of occupancy required

Fees established

Enforcement for violations

Minimum required space and use thereof

Exits

Kitchen facilities

Bathroom facilities

Water supply

Hot water facilities

Heating facilities

Lighting and electrical facilities

Ventilation

Sewage disposal

Installation and maintenance of structural elements

Installation and maintenance of facilities

Insect and rodent control

Garbage and rubbish storage and disposal—Cleanliness of premises

Curtailment of service

Temporary housing

Access for repairs and alterations

Orders—Service and content

Hearing

Appeals

Penalties

Condemned dwellings—Demolition

Cleaning or repairing by the board of health—Expenses

Variances

Purpose

Definitions

Registration

Exempt units

Non-exempt unit inspections

Inspections and failed units

Inspection fees

Notice and access for inspections

Penalties

Public record

Enforcement

Transfer of ownership

Rules and regulations

Severability

Fines for violation of residential re-inspection

Permit required

Board of health to establish regulations

Penalty

Title

Findings and declaration of policy

Purpose

Maintenance required

Maintenance of structures

Maintenance of accessory structures

Commissioner of inspectional services

Unfit building or property

Result of hearing

Failure to comply

Costs

Penalty

Enforcement

Maintenance of premises and landscape elements

Code Compilations

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.12

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.20

Lawrence Ord. Ch.15.12

Lawrence Ord. Ch.15.14

Lawrence Ord. Ch.8.29