Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 8 08 § 8.08.080
Violation—Penalty (Revere Sanitary Fitness of Rental Units)
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Any owner or lessor of property used for dwelling purposes failing to comply with this chapter shall pay a fine not to exceed twenty dollars each and every day that the owner or lessor allows any person to live, occupy or inhabit such premises without having received a certificate of fitness from the board of health for a particular unit. Such failure shall be a matter of public record. ( Prior revision § 9A-8 )
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 08 § 8.08.080 establishes that property owners or lessors who allow people to occupy a dwelling unit without first obtaining a certificate of fitness from the board of health are subject to a daily fine. The penalty can reach up to twenty dollars for each day the violation continues. Any such failure to comply is also designated a matter of public record, meaning it can be documented and accessed by the public.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 08 § 8.08.080, compliant property operators obtain a certificate of fitness from the board of health for each dwelling unit before allowing any occupant to move in. Because fines accrue on a per-day basis, operators who discover a lapse in certification generally act promptly to bring the unit into compliance. Maintaining organized records of certificates for each unit is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Revere, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 8 08 § 8.08.080 gives tenants a basis to inquire whether their unit holds a valid certificate of fitness from the board of health, since occupying a unit without one is a violation that carries daily fines for the owner or lessor. Because violations under this provision are a matter of public record, tenants may be able to research whether a property has documented compliance issues. Tenants who believe their unit lacks the required certificate can contact the Revere Board of Health or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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