Lexington, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 144 § 144-2
Relationship to other laws (Lexington Condominium Conversion Board)
Operative Text
These regulations are meant to supplement, and not to limit, the protections and benefits available to tenants under the Town of Lexington Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, as amended, Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, as amended, MGL c. 183A ; as amended; and any other statute of the commonwealth or court decision.
Section 144-2 of Lexington's Code of Bylaws establishes that the local rent regulations operate as an additional layer of protection rather than a ceiling on tenant rights. The rule makes clear that nothing in Chapter 144 reduces or replaces the protections already available under the Town's Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, MGL c. 183A, or any other state statute or court ruling. In effect, tenants may draw on whichever body of law provides the greatest protection in a given situation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Lexington should be aware that CH. 144 § 144-2 means compliance with Chapter 144 alone does not necessarily satisfy all legal obligations. Compliant operators also account for the Town's Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, MGL c. 183A, and applicable state law, since these frameworks stack rather than substitute for one another. Staying current with all overlapping local and state requirements is a hallmark of responsible property management in Lexington.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under CH. 144 § 144-2, tenants in Lexington retain the full benefit of every applicable protection — local, state, and judicial — and the local regulations are explicitly designed not to diminish those rights. This means a tenant may be able to invoke the Town's Housing Conversion and Eviction By-Law, Chapter 527 of the Acts of 1983, MGL c. 183A, or other state law in addition to Chapter 144, depending on the circumstances. Tenants seeking to understand which protections apply to their situation may find it helpful to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult the Lexington town offices for guidance.
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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