Westfield, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V (2025) § 6-86
Penalty for violations
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Any person failing to comply with the provisions of this article shall be subject to a fine of $100.00 per day for the first violation and $50.00 per day for so long as such violation shall continue within a one-year period; and the sum of $200.00 per day for any violations thereafter and be further subjected to such order of restraint as the enforcing agency shall deem necessary to compel compliance with this article. Any person, after receiving a permit, who is found to have falsified information in order to obtain such permit or otherwise altered the conditions upon which such permit was issued shall have rendered such permit null and void and thereby fails to comply with this article.
Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-86 establishes financial penalties for anyone who fails to comply with the article's requirements. A first violation carries a fine of $100 per day, dropping to $50 per day if the violation continues within the same one-year period, then rising to $200 per day for any subsequent violations. The provision also voids any permit obtained through falsified information or altered conditions, treating the permit holder as non-compliant from that point forward, and allows the enforcing agency to issue restraining orders to compel compliance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-86 generally maintain accurate, unaltered permit applications and ensure ongoing compliance with all article requirements to avoid escalating daily fines. Compliant operators keep records that accurately reflect the conditions under which any permit was issued, since falsification or material alteration of those conditions can render a permit void and trigger non-compliance status. Operators who identify a potential violation typically act promptly to correct it, as the daily fine structure means costs can accumulate quickly and escalate to $200 per day for repeat violations within a rolling one-year window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Westfield Code of Ordinances ch. 6, art. V § 6-86 gives the enforcing agency authority to impose daily fines and seek restraining orders against parties—including landlords—who fail to comply with the article's requirements. Tenants who believe a landlord is operating under a voided or falsified permit, or is otherwise out of compliance, may consider filing a complaint with the local enforcing agency, which has the power to compel compliance. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westfield's local code can help residents understand what the article requires and what options are generally available when a violation is suspected.
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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