Boston, Mass., Mun. Code § 16-52 (2026) § 16-52.8
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If any provision of this Section imposes greater restrictions or obligations than those imposed by any other general law, special law, regulation, rule, ordinance, by-law, order or policy then the provisions of this Section control.
Boston Municipal Code § 16-52 § 16-52.8 establishes a supremacy rule: when the requirements of this section of the Boston housing code conflict with those of another law, regulation, ordinance, or policy, the stricter or more demanding standard found in this section takes precedence. This means the local rule is not displaced simply because a state or other local rule also addresses the same subject. The provision applies whenever a genuine conflict exists between this section's obligations and those of a competing legal source.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under Boston Municipal Code § 16-52 § 16-52.8 should be aware that this section's requirements are not reduced or waived simply because another law, regulation, or ordinance sets a lower bar. Compliant operators generally review all applicable legal sources and apply whichever standard is most demanding when this section is involved. Keeping documentation of how compliance decisions were made under this hierarchy can be a useful operational practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Boston Municipal Code § 16-52 § 16-52.8 means that tenants may be entitled to the protections of this section even if another law or regulation appears to offer less. If a landlord points to a different rule as justification for a lower standard of compliance, this provision may be relevant to that dispute. Tenants can explore this issue with a local tenant-rights organization or by contacting the appropriate Boston housing authority for guidance on how the rule applies.
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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