Winthrop, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 (2023) § 8.40.090
Problem property
Operative Text
A. Any Rental Unit determined by the Board of Health or Inspector to be a Problem Property must annually request an inspection and pay the applicable inspection fee. B. Each Owner of a Problem Property shall also file with the Board of Health an annual management plan, within thirty (30) days of its classification as a Problem Property, proposing the measure(s) to be taken by the Owner to correct the outstanding code violations or other repeated or reoccurring conditions as identified by the Board of Health or the Inspector. Such management plan shall identify the deficiencies cited in the Rental Unit and include a timeline for the completion of the work, and identification of any contractors or professionals hired to complete the work.
Under Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.090, a rental unit officially classified as a 'Problem Property' by the Board of Health or an Inspector becomes subject to two ongoing requirements: mandatory annual inspections (with associated fees) and the submission of an annual management plan. The management plan must be filed within 30 days of the Problem Property classification and must detail the specific deficiencies, a timeline for correcting them, and the contractors or professionals engaged to do the work. This framework is designed to ensure that properties with repeated or recurring code violations are actively monitored and remediated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of rental units classified as Problem Properties under § 8.40.090 of the Winthrop Code of Ordinances generally maintain compliance by proactively scheduling the required annual inspection and paying the applicable fee before deadlines arise. A compliant operator also prepares and submits a thorough management plan to the Board of Health within 30 days of the Problem Property designation, making sure the plan identifies each cited deficiency, a realistic completion timeline, and the names of any contractors or professionals retained for the work. Keeping detailed records of submitted plans, contractor agreements, and inspection results helps demonstrate ongoing good-faith efforts to address the conditions that triggered the classification.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a rental unit classified as a Problem Property under Winthrop Code of Ordinances § 8.40.090 have an interest in knowing that their landlord is required to file a management plan with the Board of Health within 30 days of that classification, outlining how and when identified deficiencies will be corrected. If a tenant believes their unit has recurring or unresolved code violations, they may contact the Winthrop Board of Health or Inspector to inquire about the property's classification status and any filed management plans. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available when a landlord appears to be out of compliance with these requirements.
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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