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This local rule is preempted in part by Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P (Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40P) for certain properties in this jurisdiction.

Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-38

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Operative Text

Peabody, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II (2026) § 18-38
The Board shall have the power to issue orders and promulgate regulations to effectuate the purpose of this article.
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Plain English

Section 18-38 of the Peabody Code of Ordinances grants the Board the authority to issue orders and create regulations in order to carry out the goals of Article II. This provision establishes the Board's rulemaking power as a foundational mechanism for administering the local housing framework. It does not itself set specific tenant or landlord obligations, but enables the Board to do so through subsequent orders and regulations.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Peabody Code of Ordinances ch. 18, art. II § 18-38, the Board holds broad authority to issue binding orders and promulgate regulations that property owners and managers must follow. Compliant operators generally stay informed of any orders or regulations the Board issues under this authority, as those directives carry the same legal weight as the underlying ordinance. Monitoring official Board communications and postings is a common practice for operators subject to Article II.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 18-38 of Peabody's Code of Ordinances empowers the Board to issue orders and regulations that can directly affect tenant rights and protections under Article II. Tenants who believe a landlord is not complying with a Board order or regulation issued under this authority may have grounds to raise that non-compliance through the Board's processes. Consulting a local tenant-rights organization can help tenants understand which specific orders or regulations the Board has issued and what remedies may be available.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

Generated November 11, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.

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