Winthrop, Mass., Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 (2023) § 8.40.110
Violations and penalties
Operative Text
Any person in violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punished by a fine in accordance with the following schedule of fines. Upon first notification of violation, the Owner of any rental unit shall be granted up to thirty (30) days to remedy such violation. After the expiration of thirty (30) days, if it is determined by the Inspector that such violation is continuing and there is clear evidence of non-performance by the Owner to remedy the condition, the Inspector shall have the authority to impose a first offense fine of fifty dollars ($50.00). Absent reasonable opportunity giving to the Owner to remedy said violation, the Inspector may impose daily violation fines of one hundred dollars ($100.00) each day to compel appropriate performance by the Owner to remedy the condition.
Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.110 establishes a graduated fine structure for rental housing violations. When a violation is identified, the property owner receives up to 30 days to correct the problem before any fine is imposed. If the violation persists after that window and the Inspector finds clear evidence of non-performance, a first offense fine of $50 may be issued, followed by daily fines of $100 to compel correction.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Winthrop Code of Ordinances ch. 8.40 § 8.40.110, compliant operators treat the initial 30-day notice period as an active remediation window, documenting all steps taken to address the cited condition. Keeping records of repair orders, contractor communications, and completed work helps demonstrate good-faith performance to the Inspector. Operators who allow violations to continue without evident remediation efforts risk escalating daily fines of $100 per day after the first offense fine of $50 is assessed.
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 § 8.40.110 gives tenants a framework to understand how violations in their rental unit are enforced: an Inspector can impose fines on an owner who fails to remedy a cited condition within 30 days, with daily fines available to compel action. Tenants who believe a violation is ongoing may contact the local Inspector's office to report the condition and inquire about the status of any cited violations. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can also help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord is slow to address housing code issues.
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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