Newburyport, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII (2026) § 5-255
Rent agreement, rent increases
Operative Text
For the period described above in section 5-235 , the rental agreement and rent increases shall be governed by the provisions of section 4-E of chapter 527 of the Acts and Resolves of 1983.
Section 5-255 of the Newburyport Code of Ordinances, ch. 5, art. VIII, establishes that during the time period defined in § 5-235, both the terms of rental agreements and any rent increases are subject to the rules set out in section 4-E of chapter 527 of the Acts and Resolves of 1983. In effect, this provision incorporates a specific body of Massachusetts law to govern how rents may be set and raised within that defined period. The referenced state law provisions, rather than general contract principles alone, control what rental agreements must contain and how increases may be implemented.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Newburyport Code of Ordinances ch. 5, art. VIII § 5-255 should be aware that during the period defined in § 5-235, the structure of rental agreements and the process for implementing rent increases must conform to section 4-E of chapter 527 of the Acts and Resolves of 1983. Compliant operators typically review both the local ordinance and the referenced state act together to ensure that lease terms and any proposed rent adjustments align with the requirements of that incorporated law. Keeping documentation of how rent increases were calculated and communicated is a practice commonly associated with compliance under provisions of this type.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 5-255 of the Newburyport Code of Ordinances, ch. 5, art. VIII, tenants have the benefit of protections embedded in section 4-E of chapter 527 of the Acts and Resolves of 1983 during the period covered by § 5-235, meaning that rent increases and rental agreement terms are not solely at a landlord's discretion during that time. If a rent increase or lease term appears inconsistent with those incorporated rules, tenants may have grounds to raise that inconsistency in a relevant proceeding or complaint process. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Newburyport's local ordinances and the referenced 1983 Massachusetts act can help explain what protections apply and what general options exist for addressing potential violations.
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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