North Attleborough, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 134 § 134-4
Authority to promulgate rules and regulations (North Attleborough Congregate Living Properties)
Operative Text
The North Attleborough Building Department is hereby authorized to promulgate reasonable rules and regulations to carry out the purposes and intent of this bylaw.
Chapter 134, Section 134-4 of the North Attleborough Code of Bylaws grants the North Attleborough Building Department the formal authority to create and issue its own administrative rules and regulations. These rules must be reasonable and must serve the purposes and goals established by the broader bylaw. This provision functions as a delegation of rulemaking power, meaning the Department can fill in operational details beyond what the bylaw itself specifies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 134 § 134-4, the North Attleborough Building Department may issue rules and regulations that have binding effect on rental property operators in the jurisdiction. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any administrative rules the Department promulgates, since those rules carry the same practical weight as the underlying bylaw. Checking directly with the Building Department for current regulations is a standard part of responsible property management in North Attleborough.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 134-4 of North Attleborough's CH. 134 establishes that the Building Department has the authority to set enforceable rules under this bylaw, which can affect tenant protections and housing standards. If a tenant believes a landlord is violating those rules, contacting the North Attleborough Building Department directly is one general path for raising concerns. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can also help explain how the Department's regulations may apply in a given situation.
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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