Pittsfield, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 3half § 3 1/2-6
Inspections (Pittsfield 1/2 Residential Properties, Regulation and Maintenance of)
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[Ord. No. 1047, § I, 10-26-2010 ; Ord. No. 1062 , 7-10-2012 ] The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the authority and the duty to inspect properties subject to this chapter for compliance and to issue citations for any violations pursuant to MGL c. 40, § 21D , and MGL c. 40U . The Code Enforcement Officer shall have the discretion to determine when and how such inspections are to be made, provided that their policies are reasonably calculated to ensure that this section is enforced.
Under Pittsfield, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 3½ § 3 1/2-6, the Code Enforcement Officer is empowered and obligated to inspect rental properties covered by this chapter to check for compliance with its requirements. When violations are found, the officer may issue citations under Massachusetts General Laws c. 40, § 21D and c. 40U. The officer has discretion over the timing and methods of inspections, as long as those policies are reasonably designed to ensure the provision is actually enforced.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Pittsfield, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 3½ § 3 1/2-6 should be aware that the Code Enforcement Officer holds both the authority and the duty to conduct compliance inspections at any time, using methods the officer deems appropriate. Operators who maintain their properties in continuous compliance with the chapter's requirements are generally better positioned when an inspection occurs. Receiving a citation under this section can trigger consequences under MGL c. 40, § 21D and c. 40U, so keeping records of maintenance and repairs is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pittsfield, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 3½ § 3 1/2-6 establishes that tenants living in properties covered by this chapter have the benefit of a Code Enforcement Officer who is required—not merely permitted—to inspect for compliance and issue citations for violations. Tenants who believe their housing conditions may violate the chapter can contact the Pittsfield Code Enforcement Office to request an inspection or report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in the Pittsfield area can also help residents understand how this provision interacts with other housing protections and what general options may be available when violations are identified.
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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