Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.5
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If any provision of these Sections imposes greater restrictions or obligations than those imposed by any other general law, special law, regulation, rule, ordinance, order or policy then the provisions of these Sections shall control.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.5 establishes a supremacy rule within the local regulatory framework: when the requirements set out in these sections are stricter or more demanding than those found in any other law, regulation, ordinance, or policy—whether state or local—the Boston provisions take precedence. This means the higher local standard is the one that applies, not the lower standard found elsewhere. The rule effectively sets a ceiling of compliance at whatever level these sections demand, regardless of what other authorities might permit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.5, property owners and managers operating in Boston should be aware that these local sections may impose obligations that go beyond what state law or other regulations require. Compliant operators generally review the full scope of ch. 10-10 requirements alongside any applicable state or other local rules, and apply whichever standard is more stringent. Relying solely on a less restrictive outside authority as a compliance benchmark would not satisfy the local standard where § 10-10.5 controls.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Boston Municipal Code ch. 10-10 § 10-10.5 means that tenants in Boston may be entitled to protections that exceed what state law or other regulations provide, because the stricter local standard governs. If a landlord points to a less demanding rule from another source to justify their conduct, § 10-10.5 may be relevant to whether that justification holds under Boston's code. Tenants who believe a landlord is not meeting the higher local standard can explore options such as raising the provision as a defense in a housing proceeding, filing a complaint with the appropriate Boston city agency, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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