Clarksburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws ch 95 § 95-4
Violations and penalties (Clarksburg Rental Dwelling Units)
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Any owner, managing agent, or person in charge thereof who permits the reoccupancy of a rental dwelling unit in violation of the provisions of this bylaw shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine not exceeding $50, and each day that violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
Clarksburg, Mass., Code of Bylaws CH. 95 § 95-4 establishes that allowing a rental dwelling unit to be reoccupied in violation of the bylaw's requirements is treated as a misdemeanor offense. The rule sets a maximum fine of $50 for each day the violation persists, meaning every additional day of non-compliance counts as a distinct, separately punishable offense. This structure is designed to create an ongoing financial incentive to correct violations promptly rather than allowing them to linger.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under CH. 95 § 95-4, property owners, managing agents, and others responsible for a rental dwelling unit are expected to ensure that any unit found to be in violation of the bylaw is not reoccupied until the underlying issue has been resolved. Because each day of continued non-compliance constitutes a separate misdemeanor offense with its own potential fine, compliant operators generally document corrective actions and obtain any required clearance before allowing tenants to return to a unit. Maintaining clear records of inspections, repairs, and approvals can help demonstrate that reoccupancy occurred only after the violation was addressed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
CH. 95 § 95-4 makes it a misdemeanor for an owner or managing agent to allow a rental unit to be reoccupied while a bylaw violation remains unresolved, which reflects the municipality's interest in protecting occupants from substandard conditions. Tenants who believe they have been placed back into a unit that still has an outstanding violation may consider contacting the local code enforcement or building department to report the concern. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarksburg or Massachusetts housing law can help explain what options may be available in a given situation.
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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