Chelmsford, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iv emerg lodging § 201-13
Authority (Chelmsford BoH Art. IV Emergency Lodging Programs)
Operative Text
This article shall be effective on and after September 1, 2015, as to new placements and January 1, 2016, as to existing placements, and so remain in effect until terminated, modified or amended in writing by the Chelmsford Board of Health. It is enacted under authority granted by, but not limited to, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 111, Sections 31 , 31C , 122 , 142A through 142M . Board of Health regulations are an exercise of the police power under which the various levels of government hold responsibility for protection of the public health, safety and welfare. Excluding from implementation of this article until July 1, 2016, children enrolled in the Chelmsford Public Schools as of September 2, 2015, and their parents or legal guardians and siblings residing in the lodging establishments with such children as of September 2, 2015.
Section 201-13 establishes the effective dates and legal authority for Chelmsford's emergency lodging article. The article took effect September 1, 2015, for new placements and January 1, 2016, for existing placements, and remains in force until the Chelmsford Board of Health terminates, modifies, or amends it in writing. The article is grounded in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111 and represents an exercise of governmental police power to protect public health, safety, and welfare. A specific exemption delayed implementation until July 1, 2016, for children enrolled in Chelmsford Public Schools as of September 2, 2015, along with their parents, legal guardians, and siblings residing in the same lodging establishments.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 201-13, operators of lodging establishments subject to this article became bound by its requirements on September 1, 2015, for any new placements and January 1, 2016, for those already in place. Compliant operators generally track which residents may fall under the temporary exemption—specifically children enrolled in Chelmsford Public Schools as of September 2, 2015, and qualifying family members—and note that this exemption expired July 1, 2016. Because the Chelmsford Board of Health retains authority to modify or terminate the article in writing, operators typically monitor Board of Health communications for any amendments that could affect their obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 201-13 sets out when the emergency lodging article's protections and requirements began applying to residents of Chelmsford lodging establishments. Tenants who were children enrolled in Chelmsford Public Schools as of September 2, 2015, along with their parents, legal guardians, and siblings in the same establishment, had a delayed implementation date of July 1, 2016, under this provision. Residents who believe the article's requirements or exemptions apply to their situation may wish to contact the Chelmsford Board of Health directly or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111 for general information about how these rules operate.
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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