Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iii d2 § 42-81
Division of Minimum Housing Standards established; personnel (Fall River Art. III Div. 2: Administration)
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[Amended 6-18-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-19 ; 9-10-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-29 ] A. There is hereby established a Division of Minimum Housing Standards within the Department of Health and Human Services for the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this article and such other matters as may be appropriately assigned to it. B. The personnel of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards shall consist of a Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards, referred to in this article as the "Director," and such other inspectors, clerks and other personnel as may be required for the proper organization of the division and for the proper enforcement of this article. C. The Director of Minimum Housing Standards shall be under the direction, supervision and control of the Director of Health and Human Services.
Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III D2 § 42-81 establishes the Division of Minimum Housing Standards as a unit within the city's Department of Health and Human Services, charged with enforcing the city's minimum housing standards article. The Division is led by a Director and is staffed with whatever inspectors, clerks, and other personnel are needed to carry out its enforcement duties. The Director of Minimum Housing Standards operates under the authority and oversight of the Director of Health and Human Services.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III D2 § 42-81, the Division of Minimum Housing Standards is the city body responsible for inspecting and enforcing minimum housing requirements. Compliant property owners and managers generally cooperate with Division inspectors, respond to notices issued by the Director, and maintain properties in accordance with the standards the Division is empowered to enforce. Knowing which city department oversees housing inspections helps operators direct questions and correspondence to the correct office.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III D2 § 42-81 creates the Division of Minimum Housing Standards, which is the local agency tenants can contact when housing conditions may fall below the city's minimum standards. Tenants who believe their housing conditions are substandard may file a complaint with the Division, whose inspectors are authorized to investigate and take enforcement action. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Fall River's housing code can help residents understand what the Division is empowered to address and what options may be available.
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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