Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-35
Responsibilities; personnel; rules
Operative Text
(a) The Rent Board shall be responsible for carrying out the provisions of this article, and shall hire, with the approval of the Mayor and Council, such personnel as are needed. (b) They shall promulgate such policies, rules and regulations as will further the provisions of this article and shall recommend to the Council for adoption such ordinances as may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this article.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-35 establishes the Rent Board as the body responsible for administering and enforcing the rent regulations set out in Article II. The Board is authorized to hire staff—subject to approval by the Mayor and Council—and to create the internal policies and rules needed to carry out the article's purposes. When broader legislative action is needed, the Board may recommend new ordinances to the City Council for formal adoption.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-35, the Rent Board is the primary administrative authority that landlords operating in Peabody interact with regarding Article II obligations. Compliant operators generally stay informed of the policies, rules, and regulations the Board promulgates, since those rules carry the force of the article. Monitoring any new ordinances recommended by the Board and adopted by the Council is also part of staying current with local rent regulation requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-35 establishes that the Rent Board has both the staff and the rule-making authority to administer tenant protections under Article II. Tenants who believe a provision of Article II has not been properly applied may direct inquiries or complaints to the Rent Board, which is the designated body for carrying out the article. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Peabody's local ordinances can help explain how the Board's rules and policies may be relevant to a particular 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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