Williamstown, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 154 § 154-14
Repealer (Williamstown Rental Property)
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As of the effective date of these regulations, all prior Williamstown Board of Health regulations governing certification of dwelling and rooming units in Williamstown are repealed.
Section 154-14 of Williamstown's Code of Bylaws (CH. 154) formally repeals all earlier Board of Health regulations that previously governed the certification of dwelling and rooming units in Williamstown, effective as of the date the current regulations took effect. Any rules that existed before this chapter came into force no longer carry legal weight for certification purposes. The current CH. 154 framework stands as the sole governing authority on this subject going forward.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 154 § 154-14, property owners and managers in Williamstown should recognize that older Board of Health certification rules for dwelling and rooming units are no longer in effect. Compliant operators base their certification practices exclusively on the current CH. 154 regulations rather than any predecessor documents. Keeping updated copies of the current code on file helps ensure that operational procedures reflect the active requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 154 § 154-14 establishes that any prior Board of Health certification standards for dwelling and rooming units in Williamstown have been replaced by the current regulatory framework. Tenants who encounter questions about whether a unit meets certification requirements should look to the current CH. 154 rules as the applicable standard. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Williamstown Board of Health can be useful resources for understanding how the current certification framework applies to a particular housing 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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