Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 08 § 8.08.030
Refusal to certify—Correction of violations (Revere Sanitary Fitness of Rental Units)
Operative Text
If after any inspection by the board of health or its agents, pursuant to this chapter, an inspector refuses to issue a certificate of fitness, such inspector shall issue a written order or a copy of the inspection form setting forth the violations of Article II of the State Sanitary Codes existing in the unit which must be corrected before a certificate of fitness may be issued. It shall be the responsibility of any owner or lessor receiving such order to notify the board of health when such violations have been corrected. ( Prior revision § 9A-3 )
Under Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 08 § 8.08.030, when a board of health inspector finds that a rental unit does not meet the standards of Article II of the State Sanitary Code, the inspector must decline to issue a certificate of fitness and instead provide a written order or inspection form that lists each violation requiring correction. The unit cannot receive a certificate of fitness until all identified violations are resolved. This provision creates a formal, documented pathway between a failed inspection and eventual certification.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 8.08.030, a property owner or lessor who receives a written order detailing sanitary code violations is responsible for correcting every listed deficiency before a certificate of fitness can be issued. Compliant operators keep records of the corrective work performed and promptly notify the Revere Board of Health once all violations have been addressed, since that notification is explicitly required by this provision. Maintaining clear communication with the board and documenting repairs helps demonstrate that the unit meets Article II of the State Sanitary Code.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 8.08.030 establishes that a rental unit in Revere must receive a certificate of fitness before it can be certified as meeting sanitary standards, and any violations found during inspection must be documented in a written order given to the owner or lessor. Tenants who are aware of unresolved sanitary conditions in their unit may contact the Revere Board of Health to inquire about the inspection and certification status of their dwelling. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Massachusetts housing law can help residents understand how this provision interacts with other protections available under the State Sanitary Code.
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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