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Cal. Civ. Code § 410.820

Time for Hearing

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Verified 10/26/2026 · Next check 11/2/2026
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Operative Text

Cal. Civ. Code § 410.820
The hearing shall be commenced no later than 14 calendar days from the date of receipt of
            the petition for a hearing. Failure to hold a hearing within the time period specified in 105 CMR
            410.820 shall not affect the validity of any order.
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Plain English

Under 105 Mass. Code Regs. § 410.820, once a petition for a hearing is received, the hearing must begin within 14 calendar days. Importantly, if that deadline is not met, any resulting order issued by the authority remains legally valid regardless of the delay. The rule sets a procedural timeline but does not create a remedy that voids enforcement actions taken after a late hearing.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Property owners subject to a housing-code enforcement proceeding under 105 CMR § 410.820 should be aware that a hearing is expected to commence within 14 calendar days of a petition being filed. Compliant operators generally keep records of all correspondence and petition dates so they can track procedural timelines. Even if a hearing is delayed beyond that window, any order that results still carries full legal effect.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Under 105 CMR § 410.820, tenants who have filed a petition for a hearing are entitled to have that hearing begin within 14 calendar days of receipt. However, the provision explicitly states that a delay beyond that period does not invalidate any order that follows, which limits the practical effect of a missed deadline. Tenants seeking to understand how this timeline applies to their situation may wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office for general guidance.

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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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

Source Information

Source:https://www.mass.gov/doc/105-cmr-410-minimum-standards-of-fitness-for-human-habitation-state-sanitary-code-chapter-ii/download
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