Westford, Mass., Bd. of Health Transient Lodging Regs (2026) § 14
Enforcement
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14.1 These regulations shall be enforced by the Board of Health or its designated agent. 14.2 Violations may be penalized under MGL c.40, §21D by non-criminal disposition as follows: First offense: $100 Second offense: $200 Third offense: $300 Fourth and subsequent offenses: $300 14.3 Each day upon which a violation exists shall constitute a separate offense. 14.4 The Town may enforce or enjoin violations of this Regulation through any lawful process. The election of one remedy shall not preclude enforcement through any other lawful means. 14.5 The Board of Health may suspend or revoke any license issued pursuant to this Regulation for any violation of this regulation. Such suspension or revocation may take place after a hearing held by the Board of Health of which the license holder is given seven (7) days written notice. Such notice shall be deemed given upon sending a letter via certified mail, return receipt requested, to the address listed on the license application.
Section 14 of the Westford Board of Health Transient Lodging Regulations establishes how these rules are enforced. Violations can be addressed through non-criminal fines that escalate with each offense—starting at $100 for a first offense and reaching $300 for a third or subsequent offense—with each day a violation continues counting as a separate offense. Beyond fines, the Town may pursue any lawful legal remedy, and the Board of Health holds authority to suspend or revoke a lodging license after providing the license holder at least seven days' written notice and a hearing.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to the Westford Board of Health Transient Lodging Regulations § 14 should be aware that the Board of Health or its designated agent actively monitors compliance and can issue escalating fines under MGL c.40, §21D for each day a violation persists. Compliant operators generally maintain their licensed premises in continuous conformance with all applicable requirements, since a multi-day violation can quickly accumulate into multiple separate offenses. License holders also typically keep their contact information current on their license application, as the Board of Health delivers suspension or revocation notices via certified mail to that address before any hearing takes place.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 14 of the Westford Board of Health Transient Lodging Regulations, guests and community members have recourse when a transient lodging operator appears to be violating these rules. Complaints about potential violations can be directed to the Westford Board of Health, which is the designated enforcement authority empowered to issue fines and initiate license suspension or revocation proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations or a local legal aid office can help individuals understand how the escalating penalty structure and the Town's broad enforcement authority under § 14.4 may be relevant to a particular situation.
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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