Fall River, Mass., Code of Bylaws art v rodents § 34-290
Open feeding of domesticated animals and fowl (Fall River Art. V Control of Rodents and Other Vermin)
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No person shall place food in the open for the feeding of any domesticated fowl, birds or animals except in such containers as will prevent the scattering of such food upon the ground. After such feeding, such food shall not be allowed to remain where it is accessible to rats.
Fall River's Code of Bylaws Art. V, § 34-290 restricts how food may be left out for domesticated animals, fowl, and birds. Food must be kept in containers that prevent it from scattering onto the ground, and once feeding is done, any remaining food must be removed or secured so that rats cannot access it. The rule is aimed at reducing conditions that attract rodents to residential and other properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Fall River should be aware that Art. V, § 34-290 applies to feeding practices on their premises. Compliant operators generally ensure that any feeding of domesticated animals, fowl, or birds on their property is done with appropriate containers and that leftover food is promptly cleared away after feeding. Landlords who allow tenants to keep animals or fowl may wish to communicate these requirements through lease terms or property rules to help maintain compliance across the property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Fall River's Code of Bylaws Art. V, § 34-290, tenants who feed domesticated animals, birds, or fowl outdoors are expected to use containers that keep food off the ground and to remove accessible food after feeding. If a neighbor's or landlord's feeding practices are attracting rats or other rodents, this provision may be relevant to a complaint filed with the appropriate Fall River municipal authority. Tenant-rights organizations or local housing agencies can help clarify what enforcement 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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