Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws art iii d2 § 42-87
Issuance of notice of violation (Fall River Art. III Div. 2: Administration)
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Whenever the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that there is a violation of any provision of this article or of any rule or regulation adopted pursuant thereto, he shall give notice of such alleged violation to the person responsible therefor as provided in this section. Such notice shall be in writing and shall specify the alleged violation and a reasonable time to correct the violation, and shall be served upon the owner, operator or occupant, as the case may require. Such notice shall be deemed to be properly served if a copy thereof is served upon such person personally, or if a copy thereof is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the person in question, or if a copy thereof is posted in a conspicuous place in or about the dwelling affected by the notice, or if the person responsible for such violation is served with such notice by any other method now or hereafter authorized under the laws of this commonwealth. The notice of violation shall inform the person to whom it is directed of his right to discuss the violation with the Director.
Under Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws ART. III D2 § 42-87, when the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards has reasonable grounds to believe a housing code violation exists, the Director must issue a written notice identifying the specific alleged violation and setting a reasonable correction deadline. The notice must be delivered to the responsible party — whether owner, operator, or occupant — through one of several recognized methods, including personal service, certified mail, or conspicuous posting at the affected dwelling. The notice must also inform the recipient of their right to discuss the alleged violation directly with the Director.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ART. III D2 § 42-87, property owners and operators who receive a written notice of violation from the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards are expected to review the specified alleged violation and the correction deadline stated in the notice. Compliant operators generally keep current contact information and mailing addresses on file with relevant authorities so that certified mail notices reach them without delay. Owners and operators who receive such a notice are entitled to discuss the alleged violation with the Director, a step that compliant operators typically take promptly to understand the scope of the issue.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
ART. III D2 § 42-87 establishes that occupants, not just owners or operators, may be served with a notice of violation when they are the responsible party, and any such notice must specify the alleged violation and a reasonable time to correct it. Tenants who receive a notice — or who believe a notice should have been issued regarding conditions in their dwelling — have the right under this provision to discuss the matter directly with the Director of the Division of Minimum Housing Standards. Tenants seeking to understand how this provision applies to their situation may also consider reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization or legal aid office familiar with Fall River housing regulations.
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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