Milford, Mass., Gen. Bylaws art. 37 (2009) § 7
Non-applicability
Operative Text
This chapter shall not apply to boarding and lodging houses licensed under Chapter 140, Section 23, of the General Laws: motels licensed under Chapter 140, Section 23 of the General Laws; establishments licenses under Chapter 140, Section 2, of the General Laws, or to facilities owned and operated by the Milford Housing Authority.
Article 37 of Milford's General Bylaws, which governs building occupancy standards, explicitly carves out four categories of properties from its requirements: boarding and lodging houses licensed under M.G.L. ch. 140, § 23; motels licensed under the same section; establishments licensed under M.G.L. ch. 140, § 2; and facilities owned and operated by the Milford Housing Authority. These exempted properties are instead regulated by the state licensing frameworks or authority-specific rules that already apply to them. The bylaw's occupancy rules simply do not reach these categories of housing or lodging.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties that fall within the exempted categories listed in Milford Gen. Bylaws art. 37's non-applicability provision — such as licensed boarding houses, lodging houses, motels, or establishments holding the relevant Chapter 140 licenses — are not subject to the occupancy requirements of Article 37. Compliant operators in these categories typically maintain their state-issued licenses and adhere to the separate regulatory frameworks those licenses impose. Owners of Milford Housing Authority facilities similarly look to authority-specific governance rather than Article 37 for occupancy compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of boarding houses, lodging houses, motels, or other establishments covered by the Chapter 140 licenses referenced in Milford Gen. Bylaws art. 37's non-applicability clause, as well as tenants in Milford Housing Authority properties, are not protected by Article 37's occupancy standards. Those residents may instead have rights under the applicable state licensing laws or Milford Housing Authority policies that govern their specific type of housing. Tenants seeking to understand which rules apply to their living situation may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the relevant Chapter 140 provisions.
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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