Cal. Civ. Code § 410.930
Penalty for Other Offenses
Operative Text
Any person who shall violate any provision of 105 CMR 410.000 for which penalty is not
otherwise provided in any of the Massachusetts General Laws or in any other provision of
105 CMR 410.000 shall upon conviction be fined not less than $10.00 nor more than $500.00.Section 410.930 of the Massachusetts Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000) establishes a catch-all criminal penalty for violations of the housing standards set out in 105 CMR 410.000 that are not already covered by a specific penalty elsewhere in state law or the code itself. Upon conviction, a violator may be fined anywhere from $10 to $500. This provision functions as a backstop, ensuring that any breach of the Sanitary Code's minimum standards carries some enforceable consequence even when no other penalty provision applies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to 105 CMR 410.000 should be aware that § 410.930 provides a residual penalty—ranging from $10 to $500 upon conviction—for any Sanitary Code violation not addressed by a more specific penalty provision. Compliant operators generally conduct routine inspections of their units to identify and correct code deficiencies before they become the subject of enforcement action. Maintaining thorough records of repairs and habitability measures is a common practice among operators who seek to demonstrate ongoing compliance with 105 CMR 410.000.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 410.930 of 105 CMR 410.000, tenants living in substandard conditions may have recourse when a landlord's violation of the Massachusetts Sanitary Code does not fall under a more specific penalty—this catch-all provision allows for criminal fines upon conviction. Tenants can report suspected violations to their local board of health, which has authority to inspect and pursue enforcement under 105 CMR 410.000. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available, including raising a code violation as a defense in housing court proceedings.
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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