Mattapoisett, Mass., Bd. of Health Reg. 19:00 (2021) § 19:18
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Enforcement of this regulation shall be by the Mattapoisett Board of Health or its designated agent. Any person who desires to register a complaint pursuant to the regulation may do so by contacting the Mattapoisett Board of Health or its designated agent and the Board shall investigate.
Section 19:18 of the Mattapoisett Board of Health's Hotel and Motel Regulations designates the Mattapoisett Board of Health, or an agent it appoints, as the body responsible for enforcing the hotel and motel rules. The provision also establishes a formal complaint pathway: any person may contact the Board or its designated agent to report a potential violation, and the Board is then obligated to investigate. This creates a clear, publicly accessible mechanism for raising concerns about compliance with the broader regulation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 19:18, hotel and motel operators in Mattapoisett should be aware that the Board of Health holds direct enforcement authority over these regulations and may act through a designated agent. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties and practices in a manner that would withstand Board scrutiny, since any member of the public may trigger a formal investigation by filing a complaint. Keeping records of inspections, maintenance, and corrective actions is a practice commonly associated with operators who are prepared to respond to Board inquiries.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 19:18 gives guests, residents, or any other person a straightforward avenue to report concerns about a hotel or motel in Mattapoisett: contacting the Mattapoisett Board of Health or its designated agent. Once a complaint is filed under this provision, the Board is required to investigate, meaning the process is not discretionary on the Board's part. Those seeking additional guidance on how to document concerns or navigate the complaint process may find tenant-rights organizations or local legal aid resources helpful.
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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