Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. I (2026) § 14-6
Utilities disconnect; notice
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Before any public utilities are ordered shut off by the Board of Health, it shall give three days' notice in writing to the owner or person in control of the premises of the action that it is about to take.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. I § 14-6, the Board of Health is required to provide written notice at least three days before ordering any public utilities to be shut off at a property. This advance notice must be delivered to the owner or the person who controls the premises. The rule establishes a procedural safeguard that must occur before any utility disconnection order takes effect.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. I § 14-6 places the notice obligation on the Board of Health, but property owners and managers should be aware that a written three-day notice will precede any Board-ordered utility shutoff. Compliant operators generally maintain current contact information with the Board of Health so that required notices reach the appropriate party without delay. Staying responsive to any such written communications helps ensure that owners have the opportunity to address underlying conditions before a disconnection order is carried out.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 14, art. I § 14-6, tenants should be aware that the Board of Health cannot order public utilities shut off without first giving the owner or person in control of the premises at least three days' written notice. If utilities are disconnected without that notice having been provided, this procedural requirement may be relevant to any complaint or challenge. Tenants who believe this provision has not been followed may consider contacting the Peabody Board of Health directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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