Everett, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iii habitation § 10-32
Fitness as Public Record (Everett Art. III Certificate of Habitability)
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Whether or not a certificate of habitability has been issued by the Health Department of the City of Everett for a particular unit shall be a matter of public record.
Under Everett, Mass., Code of Bylaws Art. III, § 10-32, the status of any residential unit's certificate of habitability — whether one has been issued or not by the Everett Health Department — is classified as a public record. This means the information is not confidential and is accessible to anyone who wishes to look it up. The rule establishes transparency around the habitability certification process for rental units in the city.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 10-32, the certificate of habitability status for any unit a property owner manages in Everett is publicly accessible information. Compliant operators generally keep their habitability certifications current and in order, knowing that the presence or absence of a certificate from the Everett Health Department can be reviewed by prospective tenants, city officials, or the general public at any time. Maintaining an active certificate is consistent with operating a unit that meets the city's habitability standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 10-32 of Everett's Code of Bylaws establishes that the certificate of habitability status for any rental unit is a public record, meaning tenants and prospective renters can look up whether a unit has been certified as habitable by the Everett Health Department. If a unit lacks a certificate, that information is available to the public and may be relevant to understanding the unit's compliance with local habitability standards. Tenants who have concerns about a unit's habitability status may contact the Everett Health Department directly or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options.
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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