Winthrop, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 (2023) § 8.40.100
Fees
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A. The Fee for registration of each Rental Unit covered by this section and for inspection of said Units, including Problem Properties, complaint-based inspections and voluntary inspections shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00) or, as otherwise set by the Town Council pursuant to Regulation. B. With the exception of inspections for Problem Properties, there will be no fee for one re-inspection per 24-month period of violations found on prior inspections.
Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.100 establishes a $75 fee for registering each rental unit and for inspections, including complaint-based, voluntary, and Problem Property inspections, though the Town Council may adjust this amount by regulation. Landlords are entitled to one free re-inspection per 24-month period when violations were found during a prior inspection, except for Problem Properties, which do not qualify for this fee waiver. This structure balances cost recovery for the town's rental oversight program with a limited allowance for landlords to correct violations without incurring additional inspection charges.
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Under Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.100, compliant operators budget for the $75 registration and inspection fee for each covered rental unit, recognizing that the Town Council may periodically adjust this amount. Operators who receive a violation notice during an inspection can generally take advantage of one no-cost re-inspection within any 24-month period to confirm corrections, provided the property is not classified as a Problem Property. Keeping accurate records of inspection dates and re-inspection requests helps operators track when the 24-month window resets and avoid unexpected fees.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.100 establishes a registration and inspection framework that applies to rental units in Winthrop, which means tenants in covered units have access to a town-administered inspection process, including complaint-based inspections. Tenants who believe their unit has uninspected violations may have the option of triggering a complaint-based inspection under this provision, with the associated $75 fee generally falling on the landlord rather than the tenant. Tenant-rights organizations and local housing offices can help renters understand how to initiate a complaint inspection and what protections may apply during the process.
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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