Marlborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 421 § 421-9

A. Licensees and their agent(s) shall: (1) Exercise due care in the selection of lodgers; (2) Inspect all common areas at least daily and all occupied rooms at least monthly and at every change of lodger to ensure that all such areas are in a clean and orderly condition and in compliance with licensee's electrical use policy and regulations pertaining to obstruction of egress, cooking in rooms, and other health and safety hazards; (3) Post a schedule of inspections, for the purposes of notifying lodgers, at least 48 hours prior to said inspections. Posting of the schedule for inspections shall not apply in the case of an emergency; (4) Ensure that lodgers dispose of trash and garbage properly, and that lodgers store food items in a sanitary manner; (5) Ensure cleanliness of rooming units and common areas, if any; (6) Ensure an unobstructed path of egress from entry door to fire escape, particularly in exit rooms, stairs and hallways; (7) Ensure compliance by lodgers with licensee's electrical use policy, and prohibit the use of candles and other items that requires burning to be used (incense, odor oils, etc.); (8) Prohibit the use of portable heaters; (9) Take whatever steps are necessary to prevent lodger(s) from repeatedly violating licensee's rules or the requirements of this chapter, or any other law or regulation, up to and including eviction; and (10) Comply with any other provisions or requirements as may be required by any department or board of the City of Marlborough.