Taunton, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 364 § 364-1
Inspections (Taunton Rooming Houses and Boardinghouses)
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Rooming houses and boardinghouses must have yearly inspections conducted by the Fire Department, Board of Health, and Building Department by May 1 of each year. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to give the Board of License Commissioners copies of each inspection so that rooming house and boardinghouse permits can be issued.
Under Taunton, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 364 § 364-1, rooming houses and boardinghouses are subject to annual inspections carried out by three separate city agencies — the Fire Department, the Board of Health, and the Building Department — and these inspections must be completed by May 1 each year. The results of all three inspections must be submitted to the Board of License Commissioners, which uses them as the basis for issuing operating permits. This provision establishes both a recurring inspection schedule and a documentation requirement tied directly to permit eligibility.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses and boardinghouses in Taunton should be aware that CH. 364 § 364-1 requires coordinating annual inspections with three city agencies — the Fire Department, the Board of Health, and the Building Department — before the May 1 deadline each year. Compliant operators typically maintain records of each completed inspection and deliver copies to the Board of License Commissioners in time for permit renewal. Failing to obtain and submit all three inspection reports can affect the issuance of the required operating permit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of rooming houses and boardinghouses in Taunton may find it useful to know that CH. 364 § 364-1 entitles these properties to annual inspections by the Fire Department, the Board of Health, and the Building Department, with results due to the Board of License Commissioners by May 1. If inspections do not appear to be taking place or permits seem to be issued without proper documentation, tenants can contact the Board of License Commissioners or the relevant inspection agencies to inquire about compliance. Local tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what options may be available when a property's inspection or permit status is in question.
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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