Cal. Civ. Code § 5
Applicability of Sec. 16 of chapter 30B
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Section 5. An affected municipality shall not be subject to section 16 of chapter 30B.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 5 carves out a specific exemption for affected municipalities, releasing them from the requirements that would otherwise apply under section 16 of chapter 30B. In practical terms, this means the procurement and disposition rules contained in that section of the public purchasing law do not govern the actions of these municipalities when operating under chapter 40T. The exemption is narrow and applies only to the particular municipalities that qualify as 'affected' under the statute.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 5, property owners and managers dealing with an affected municipality should be aware that the municipality is not bound by the procedural requirements of chapter 30B, section 16 when acting under chapter 40T. Compliant operators generally account for this distinction when reviewing how a municipality structures its agreements or transactions related to affordable housing preservation. Understanding which legal framework governs a given municipal action can inform how operators prepare documentation and engage with local officials.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mass. Gen. Laws c. 40T § 5 affects the procedural rules that govern how an affected municipality may act under chapter 40T, specifically by removing the constraints of chapter 30B, section 16 from those transactions. Tenants living in housing subject to chapter 40T should be aware that this exemption shapes the legal backdrop under which their municipality operates preservation agreements. Tenants who have questions about how this affects their housing situation may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider familiar with Massachusetts affordable housing law.
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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